Senior Buyer
Core
Support category strategies, strengthen supplier performance, and secure reliable supply across assigned categories while contributing to continuous improvement and new product development.
Role type
Senior Buyer (Procurement/Sourcing)
Builds
Continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and strong supplier performance for manufacturing/engineering environments
Domain
Manufacturing / Engineering / Mining and Infrastructure
Required skills
RFQ management, supplier negotiations, cost analysis, ERP/MRP systems, supply chain process knowledge, category management principles
Preferred skills
New product development (NPD/NPI) project coordination, supplier consolidation, value engineering, manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
ERP, MRP
Responsibilities
Prepare, issue, and evaluate RFQs; contribute to supplier negotiations focusing on total cost of ownership; manage procurement activities for new product development; lead cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives; maintain accurate supplier pricing and commercial data in the ERP system.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC