Senior Buyer

Job Title: Senior Buyer

Location: Dublin (Hybrid with travel across Ireland and the UK)

Industry: Hardware Supply & Distribution

A leading multinational hardware supplier and distributor is seeking a Senior Buyer to join its head office team in Dublin. This hybrid role will manage group-wide purchasing activities across a hardware product portfolio, with an annual spend exceeding €10 million.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing of hardware products, including tendering, rate negotiation, supplier selection, and contract management.
• Manage purchasing requirements across multiple business units within the group.
• Source products and manage supplier relationships, with a strong focus on South East Asia.
• Negotiate commercial terms to ensure cost-effective, high-quality supply.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual and quality standards.
• Conduct market and spend analysis to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
• Work cross-functionally with logistics, operations, and finance teams.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including renewals and performance reviews.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in procurement processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior buying or strategic sourcing role, ideally within hardware or a related sector.
• Strong track record of sourcing from South East Asia is a necessity
• Proven ability to lead tender processes and manage high-value contracts.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in procurement systems and data analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full driving licence and own car required.
• Flexibility to travel across Ireland and the UK as needed.

This is a key role with scope to influence procurement strategy and supplier performance across the business.