Senior Buyer

Function

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join our client’s procurement team within a dynamic and highly regulated environment. This position is ideal for a procurement professional who combines strong expertise in public procurement legislation with excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth execution of procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and driving operational excellence across the purchasing lifecycle. You will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuity within procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Contract Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of procurement and public tender processes from initiation to contract implementation
• Ensure compliance with administrative, budgetary, and public procurement procedures
• Oversee major supplier agreements, contractual commitments, renewals, and deadlines
• Draft, review, and optimize procurement documentation and contractual specifications
• Develop contingency plans and supporting documentation to ensure operational continuity

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Conduct negotiations with suppliers and external partners in a professional and results-driven manner
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and define improvement actions to strengthen service quality and collaboration
• Translate business and functional requirements into clear procurement specifications in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Analyze procurement requests, identify risks and opportunities, and provide practical, solution-oriented advice

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, documentation, and supplier strategies
• Share expertise and best practices within the team while supporting a collaborative environment
• Stay informed about market developments, supplier trends, and changes in procurement legislation
• Anticipate potential contractual or legal risks and contribute to preventive risk mitigation strategies

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 6 years of experience within at least two of the following areas:
  • Public procurement, particularly within supplies and services
  • Supplier negotiations
  • Drafting and managing procurement contracts
• Strong knowledge of public procurement legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience managing procurement activities in a structured and deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a diplomatic and customer-focused approach
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks and propose practical solutions
• Collaborative team player who encourages initiative and knowledge sharing
• Result-oriented professional with strong organizational and stakeholder management skills