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.
