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Your new role
Working within the Procurement department as a Senior Buyer, you will assist in the identification of material and service framework requirements across all business divisions, together with contract-specific requirements. Utilising the procurement process, the Senior Buyer will put in place effective supplier agreements for use by the business contracts and divisions.

• Work with business divisions to identify purchasing needs for framework agreements.
• Evaluate the marketplace and supply base to develop category plans for allocated category responsibilities.
• Develop sourcing plans for areas of category responsibility working with the wider Procurement function.
• Carry out supplier evaluations in line with category approach and procedure.
• Prepare detailed bid / tender documents for the supply chain to price.
• Evaluate tenders and pricing submissions.
• Work with the supply chain and negotiate to obtain the most competitive pricing combined with security of supply / service, considering quality, whole-life costing and risk profile.
• Prepare tender reports and recommendations.
• Develop and execute specific product / service agreements as part of supplier / category management responsibilities.
• Achieve and report procurement cost savings.
• Work with the Transaction Services Master Data team to ensure robust procurement data in SAP.
• Support the Business Divisions with sound procurement support.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to interpret data and analyse using Excel
• Product knowledge in determined category areas
• A thorough understanding of the tendering and purchasing process
• A clear understanding of domestic and European contract law
• Knowledge of SAP procurement modules preferable

• Procurement expertise in the Infrastructure maintenance and Built Environment asset management sectors
• A track record of conducting firm, fair and ethical negotiations with suppliers

What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to manage transactional procurement activity for contracts up to £75m PA. On offer is hybrid work, brand-new offices in Dublin, a competitive salary and staff benefits package.

What you need to do now
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