Senior Buyer Co. Antrim Salary - £32,564 - £38,269 benefits hybrid working, enhanced pension, plus other benefits This is your opportunity to join an award-winning public-sector body who are seeking for a Senior Buyer to join their successful team on a permanent full-time basis About you Strong procurement experience in category management for goods, works or services Extensive experience conducting complex tenders across a range of commodities, services or works, to include sourcing prices, negotiating and implementing value for money. Experience in the use of eProcurement systems Duties Assist in the develop of complex specifications and carry out tender process leading to contract award for a range of commodities, services or works. Prepare and deliver annual category plans and achieve key performance indicators, focusing on value for money and delivery of benefits including Sustainability. Establish and maintain relationships with customers to identify needs and provide advice on current and future requirements. Manage stakeholder expectations through the identification of stakeholder management techniques. Identify opportunities to reduce duplication and streamline process for goods, services and works procurement, across all designated areas and associated customers. Manage major suppliers performance against contracts or other arrangements. Ensure legal compliance of tendering and contract award activities and to manage risk across relevant aspect of procurement operations. Plan, coordinate and deliver the input of indirect reports, colleagues and specialists, as appropriate to deliver the procurement projects. Other adhoc duties Skills: Procurement buyer purchasing Supply chain