Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer / Head of Procurement

Role DescriptionThe Senior Buyer / Lead Buyer / Head of Procurement is responsible for overseeing strategic purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the efficient procurement of goods and services. This role involves developing procurement strategies, evaluating supplier performance, negotiating contracts, monitoring purchasing budgets, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. Responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing sourcing processes, reviewing purchase agreements, coordinating procurement activities across departments, assessing market trends, and optimizing supply chain operations. The position also focuses on strengthening supplier partnerships, improving purchasing efficiency, managing procurement risks, and ensuring that materials and services meet required quality standards. Additionally, the role supports procurement planning, strategic decision-making, and continuous improvements in purchasing operations.QualificationsStrong knowledge of procurement, purchasing, and supply chain management principles.Understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation.Ability to develop procurement strategies and manage purchasing activities.Proficiency in procurement systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office.Strong analytical, financial, and cost-management skills.Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-management abilities.Knowledge of procurement policies, contractual procedures, and compliance requirements.Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.Ability to manage multiple procurement priorities while maintaining operational efficiency.