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.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

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.

Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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