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Senior Buyer - Public Sector
Senior Buyer - Public Sector
Location: Belfast, Coleraine, or Derry/Londonderry ( can be any of these locations )
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (37 hrs/week) | Hybrid & Flexi-time available
Grade 6: £32,564 - £38,269
A great opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation as a Senior Buyer, delivering strategic procurement services across a wide range of goods, services, and works.
About The Role
You'll play a key role in delivering an effective, customer-focused procurement function through category management, contract negotiation, and supplier performance. With a focus on value for money, sustainability, and legal compliance, you'll drive improvements that align with organisational strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end tendering processes for complex procurement's
* Develop and implement category plans and KPIs
* Manage key supplier relationships and contract performance
* Identify efficiency's and streamline procurement processes
* Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all procurement activities
* Advise stakeholders and support strategic procurement decisions
* Contribute to the development of procurement strategies and business cases
Essential Criteria
* Honours degree in a relevant discipline or significant experience in procurement/category management
* Proven experience managing complex tenders and delivering value for money
* Strong contract management skills with a focus on continuous improvement
* Knowledge and experience with eProcurement systems
* Solid understanding of public procurement regulations and associated risks
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
This is a fantastic role for an experienced procurement professional looking to make an impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking public sector environment.
Send your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link
Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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