Buyer / (Senior Buyer)

Manages purchasing activities to obtain goods and services that meet operational needs, quality expectations and approved budgets. The Buyer or Senior Buyer works with internal requestors and suppliers to confirm specifications, compare offers, issue purchase orders and monitor delivery while supporting supplier performance and policy compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review purchase requests and confirm specifications, quantities, approvals and delivery requirements.
• Source quotations from approved suppliers and compare commercial and technical offers.
• Clarify or negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, terms and product specifications within delegated authority.
• Prepare and monitor purchase orders and follow up on delivery discrepancies.
• Evaluate supplier performance and support vendor qualification and periodic reviews.
• Identify critical or high-demand items and explore approved alternatives when availability is limited.
• Maintain procurement records and follow policy, budget and compliance requirements.

Requirements and Qualifications

A background in procurement, supply chain, business administration or a related discipline is appropriate. The role requires purchasing experience, supplier communication and commercial comparison skills. Senior Buyer responsibilities may include complex sourcing, negotiation and supplier management. Familiarity with purchasing systems and inventory requirements is useful.

Skills and Competencies

• Procurement
• quotation analysis
• supplier negotiation
• purchase orders
• vendor evaluation
• inventory coordination
• contract compliance
• ERP purchasing systems

Role Expectations

Specifications, quantities and approvals should be checked carefully because errors can cause delay or cost. Supplier communications should be professional and documented. The role requires judgement when balancing price with quality, delivery reliability and operational importance.

The employee should maintain professional standards, follow workplace and information-handling procedures, and cooperate with colleagues to meet service priorities. Tasks should be completed within the approved scope of the position, with questions or exceptions referred to the responsible manager. Dependable attendance, clear communication and a willingness to learn support consistent performance.

Work priorities may vary according to service demand, and the role may require coordination with several teams during the working day. The employee should keep relevant stakeholders updated, use available systems responsibly and contribute ideas that improve accuracy, efficiency and service quality.