Senior Buyer

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer looking for a strategic role in a dynamic environment? Our client, a global leader in Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their professional purchasing team in Glasgow. This role will involve managing the full procurement lifecycle for large-scale international projects, ensuring successful contract negotiations and supplier selections.

• Annual salary of £70,000
• Pension scheme included
• Opportunity to work on multi-million pound international projects

The Role:

The Senior Buyer will play a key role in the procurement process.

• Engage in pre-contract negotiations and collaborate with estimating and project teams
• Select appropriate suppliers for large EPC projects
• Negotiate and manage contracts for international projects
• Source and purchase materials, equipment, and services
• Coordinate logistics, inspections, delivery, and installation on-site with the Project team
• Oversee a spend of around £20 million
• Work within a category-based senior purchasing team

The Candidate:

The ideal Senior Buyer will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience in strategic procurement and contract negotiation
• Familiarity with large-scale international Engineering, Procurement & Construction projects
• Strong skills in supplier selection and management
• Ability to manage a significant procurement budget
• Confident in operating in the full procurement lifecycle from pre-tender to order placing and beyond
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Ideally qualified to CIPS level 4 or 5

The Package:

The Senior Buyer role offers a comprehensive package:

• Annual salary of £70,000
• Pension scheme
• Involvement in high-value, international projects

Our client is a renowned global EPC provider with capabilities spanning multiple continents. They boast a robust and well-supported supply chain network, allowing them to efficiently manage large-scale projects across Asia and South America.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and a knack for negotiation, the Senior Buyer role could be the perfect fit for you. Join a leading company and make a significant impact on international projects.

If you have experience as a Procurement Specialist, Contract Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Category Manager, you might find the Senior Buyer role aligns with your skills and career aspirations.