Senior Buyer

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Buyer to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will manage sourcing and purchasing activities, build strong supplier relationships, ensure timely delivery of products, and contribute to cost-saving and inventory optimization initiatives. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical ability, and experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories to ensure supply continuity, quality, and competitive pricing.

• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers; manage ongoing supplier performance, conduct regular reviews, and resolve performance or quality issues promptly.

• Procurement Execution: Create and issue purchase orders, monitor order confirmations, track deliveries, and ensure accuracy of pricing and terms in accordance with company policy.

• Negotiation & Cost Management: Lead negotiations for pricing, lead times, payment terms, and service levels to achieve cost savings and improve total cost of ownership.

• Inventory Optimization: Collaborate with demand planning and warehouse teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels, reduce excess stock, and minimize stockouts.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product, quality, logistics, and finance teams to align procurement activities with business needs and ensure smooth product launches and replenishment.

• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements; identify and mitigate supply risks.

• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare regular reports on spend, supplier performance, savings, and market trends; use data to inform sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.

• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and refinement of procurement processes, systems, and tools to increase efficiency and transparency.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of procurement, buying, or category management experience, preferably in retail, consumer goods, or related industries.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with procurement systems and Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is an advantage.

• Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of delivering cost savings and value from suppliers.

• Analytical Ability: Comfortable analyzing spend data, supplier metrics, and market information to drive decisions and improvements.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; able to interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Organization & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic environment.

• Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborative mindset, able to work across teams and mentor junior procurement staff.

• Legal Eligibility: Legal authorization to work in the country of employment is required.

Working Environment and Benefits

• Collaborative Team: Join a cross-functional team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Professional Development: Access to training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities within the company.

• Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and standard employee benefits.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process upon request.