Senior Buyer

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement a procurement strategy to ensure cost savings and supplier performance targets are met.
- Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and CAD technicians to determine the procurement needs for each construction project.
- Obtain quotes and prices from sub-contractors & suppliers.
- Evaluate supplier quality and negotiate pricing to deliver cost savings.
- Place orders and monitor purchased items’ lead times to ensure timely delivery of all items.
- Identify potential suppliers and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers.
- Prepare and manage requests for quotations from estimating for the tender process.
- Monitor inventory levels, track material usage, and forecast procurement needs.
- Work closely with the finance department to reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and payments.
- Implement and maintain a centralized procurement database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of suppliers, contracts, and pricing agreements.
- Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and changes in regulations that may impact procurement activities.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g., Certified Professional in Supply Management, Certified Purchasing Manager) is a plus.
- Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or in a similar procurement role within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, equipment, and services, as well as supplier networks and market dynamics.
- Demonstrated negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficient in procurement software and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Craigavon: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person