Senior Buyer

2 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom ScaleX™ Talent Solutions Full time

Senior Buyer - Advanced Manufacturing | Belfast

Location:
Belfast, Northern Ireland

Employment Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a strategic, hands-on procurement professional ready to take ownership of high-value sourcing in a pioneering engineering environment? This is your opportunity to join a world-class team developing breakthrough clean technology and advanced manufacturing solutions right here in Belfast.

As a
Senior Buyer
, you'll play a key role in shaping and leading procurement activity across complex, multi-component systems used in cutting-edge sustainable transport solutions. You'll manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate major contracts, and guide a small team to deliver best-in-class procurement outcomes across engineering projects that are redefining the future of high-performance, sustainable technology.

What You'll Do

  • Lead sourcing and procurement for advanced systems, components, and supporting facilities.
  • Manage supplier performance, quality, cost evaluation, and commercial agreements.
  • Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and ERP systems.
  • Support operational teams with procurement insight and project alignment.
  • Develop and coach a small team of buyers, ensuring clear communication, strong KPIs, and professional growth.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure cost, quality, and delivery goals are exceeded.

About You

  • Degree-qualified in engineering, business, supply chain, or manufacturing discipline (or equivalent NVQ Level 4).
  • Proven experience in
    strategic procurement
    within an engineering or manufacturing setting.
  • Strong commercial and negotiation skills with experience in supplier relationship management.
  • Experienced in sourcing
    complex systems-based products
    across multiple SKUs.
  • Confident communicator able to influence at all levels.
  • Familiar with ERP systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred:

  • CIPS/APICS membership.
  • Background in mechanical or composite engineering environments.
  • Experience working within large-scale technology, automotive, aerospace, or marine sectors.

Why Join

This is a rare opportunity to join a company at the forefront of innovation — where sustainability meets world-class engineering. You'll be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team that values curiosity, accountability, and progress.

The culture promotes autonomy, professional growth, and wellbeing - with a comprehensive rewards package including private medical cover, pension, income protection, life insurance, enhanced annual leave, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

If you're driven by challenge, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want your work to make a genuine impact - we'd love to hear from you.


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