Senior Buyer (45k)
Sigmar · Limavady, Derry, United Kingdom
FULL TIME
Job Description
Senior Buyer Position Details Start Date: As soon as possible Contract: Permanent position, subject to a 6-month probationary period Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience and overall suitability Location: Ballykelly Hours: 40-hour working week with flexible start and finish times (typical hours Monday-Thursday 08:00-17:30, Friday 08:00-12:00) Hybrid Working: Up to 1 day per week working from home following a 4-week onboarding period Annual Leave: 30 days per year, inclusive of bank holidays Pension: 3% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution Healthcare: Private medical scheme Life Assurance: 3x annual salary Senior Buyer A market-leading manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of strategic procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost optimisation across a dynamic supply chain.
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Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, and build high-performing supplier partnerships to support operational excellence and business growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to join a growing business where purchasing plays a key role in driving operational success.
Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing and procurement activities across multiple spend categories.
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery metrics.
Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure material availability and supply continuity.
Support inventory optimisation and procurement best practice.
About You Proven experience in a Senior Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain position.
Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills.
Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier improvements.
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, or a related industrial environment.
Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems is advantageous.
CIPS qualification or working towards one would be beneficial.
Why Apply? Highly visible role with significant influence across procurement and supply chain operations.
Flexible working arrangement with hybrid options.
Strong benefits package including private healthcare and life assurance.
Supportive and collaborative culture.
Genuine long-term career development opportunities. xrexnqw
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch.
Skills: procurement Benefits: Flexi Start
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Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate commercial agreements, and build high-performing supplier partnerships to support operational excellence and business growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional to join a growing business where purchasing plays a key role in driving operational success.
Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing and procurement activities across multiple spend categories.
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements.
Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor supplier performance, quality, and delivery metrics.
Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure material availability and supply continuity.
Support inventory optimisation and procurement best practice.
About You Proven experience in a Senior Buyer, Procurement, or Supply Chain position.
Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation skills.
Track record of delivering cost savings and supplier improvements.
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, or a related industrial environment.
Strong analytical, planning, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems is advantageous.
CIPS qualification or working towards one would be beneficial.
Why Apply? Highly visible role with significant influence across procurement and supply chain operations.
Flexible working arrangement with hybrid options.
Strong benefits package including private healthcare and life assurance.
Supportive and collaborative culture.
Genuine long-term career development opportunities. xrexnqw
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch.
Skills: procurement Benefits: Flexi Start
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Details
| Company | Sigmar |
| Location | Limavady, Derry, United Kingdom |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | logistics |