Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager
Core
Lead strategic and operational procurement for a custom manufacturing company serving the retail and shopfitting industry, managing high-volume sourcing of materials like timber, aluminium, and steel to support project delivery.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Procurement Manager
Builds
Custom shopfitting solutions, furniture, and retail installations
Domain
Manufacturing (shopfitting, joinery, light engineering)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, cost control, ERP proficiency (Syspro/SAP/Sage), material planning, contract management, compliance, KPI reporting
Preferred skills
Technical drawing interpretation, BOM analysis, international sourcing, market trend analysis
Responsibilities
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with production timelines; source and negotiate with local and international suppliers; manage end-to-end procurement of construction materials (timber, metals, glass, hardware); monitor stock levels and collaborate with production teams; lead vendor evaluations and performance audits; drive cost reduction initiatives; ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and contractual obligations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC