No Visa Sponsorship Available
Location: Northern Ireland - Omagh Offices
Seniority Level: Entry to Mid
Employment Type: Full Time - Employed
Workplace Type: Onsite
Description:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer to join a leading engineering manufacturer in Northern Ireland. Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain, you'll lead sourcing strategy, supplier negotiations, and cost-reduction initiatives while managing key supplier relationships and supporting a high-performing sourcing team.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies across global suppliers.
Lead contract negotiations, tendering activities, and supplier management.
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities while ensuring supply continuity.
Manage supplier performance, audits, risk, and compliance.
Source and onboard new suppliers to improve quality, cost, and service.
Support production requirements and manage multiple sourcing projects.
Mentor and guide sourcing team members to achieve business KPIs.
Proven strategic procurement and sourcing experience within engineering or manufacturing.
Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
Track record of delivering measurable cost savings.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical requirements.
Excellent stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience is a plus.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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