Job description
Senior Buyer
Location: Belfast
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Excellent Package + Outstanding Benefits
A fantastic opportunity is now available for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a rapidly growing engineering and technology business based in Belfast. This senior-level procurement role sits within a highly innovative organisation developing advanced, high-performance products for global markets.
You will play a pivotal part in strengthening the procurement function-overseeing a small team of buyers while managing strategic sourcing activities that support large-scale manufacturing and assembly operations.
The Role
Reporting into the Strategic Procurement Manager, the Senior Buyer will oversee both strategic and tactical purchasing across a broad range of suppliers and commodities, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget.
This is an influential role within a fast-scaling, engineering-driven environment, offering the opportunity to shape procurement strategy, support production readiness, and drive supplier development and continuous improvement across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement of key mechanical, electrical, and composite components to support engineering and production programmes.
- Strengthen supplier relationships, tracking performance and driving improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
- Lead contract negotiations, prepare agreements, and ensure procurement practices align with wider business goals.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimise spend and manage critical commodity groups.
- Support improvements to ERP systems and identify areas to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- Lead and mentor a small team of buyers, carrying out regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
- Work closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to ensure purchasing activities align with project timelines.
- Assist with departmental KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company standards around quality, safety, and ethical sourcing.
About You
Essential Criteria:
- Degree (or equivalent) in engineering, manufacturing, business, or supply chain.
- Strong experience in strategic procurement with proven supplier management capability.
- Background in purchasing complex, multi-component or systems-based products.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop small teams in a fast-paced setting.
Desirable Criteria:
- CIPS membership or similar professional accreditation.
- Experience procuring mechanical or composite engineering components.
- ERP knowledge and experience in process and data-driven improvements.
What's on Offer
- Highly competitive salary (DOE)
- Private medical cover and health cashback plan
- Life assurance (3× salary) and income protection
- Company pension scheme
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
- 22 days annual leave + 13 bank/public holidays (increasing with service)
- Enhanced maternity and sick pay
- Regular staff and family wellbeing events
- Real career progression opportunities within an innovative, expanding organisation
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to step into a strategic leadership role within a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
If you're interested in this role or would like to discuss similar opportunities, click Apply or contact karl.yellop@vanrath.com for a confidential conversation.
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