Senior Buyer

Job Description

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Senior Buyer for a leading Equipment organisation.

This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a Large and Growing organisation that places immense value on their staff.

Monday - Friday - Permanent - Office is based in Belfast

Salary:

Negotiable Base Salary + Fantastic Benefits Package & Progression Opportunities

Responsibilities:

This isn't just a reactive purchasing role - you'll take full ownership of your categories, leveraging data and ERP systems to guide your decisions. You'll lead initiatives that enhance global sourcing strategies, boost supply chain resilience, and maintain world-class material flow.

If you're a sharp negotiator with strong analytical skills and the drive to get results under pressure in a dynamic industry, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Manage the end-to-end procurement process - from sourcing and negotiation to ordering and expediting within your assigned categories.
  • Develop and sustain strategic supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value, quality, and performance.
  • Use ERP systems and reporting tools to enable data-driven decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead cost, quality, and resilience strategies across the supply chain.

We'll Be a Great Match If You

  • Have a relevant degree and/or 3+ years of proven experience in procurement.
  • Possess strong commercial awareness and a commitment to operational excellence.
  • Have a successful track record of creating value in procurement roles.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

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