Senior Buyer
On-site · Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Senior Buyer role supporting day-to-day operational purchasing with 3rd-party manufacturing partners, overseeing purchasing requirements for Belfast R&D facility and select partner R&D locations in North America, facilitating inbound/outbound shipments. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders using Sage and Ariba, managing supplier portals, SAP-based receipt/validation of POs, coordinating with Accounts Payable on invoice issues, setting up vendors in Sage/Ariba, coordinating global shipments with trade compliance, customs clearance audits, and ensuring effective collaboration across teams to optimize procurement processes in alignment with Johnson Controls’ continuous improvement principles.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 4+ years in a demanding purchasing role, with hands-on procurement or buying experience
- Experience in ERP systems and process optimization
- Background in purchasing within the Electro/Mechanical industry
- Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of profit margins, market trends, and financial accounting
- Negotiation & Influencing: Ability to secure favourable terms, manage contract disputes, and build long-term vendor relationships
- Systems Proficiency: Advanced IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience with supply chain or ERP software (e.g., SAGE, SAP, Ariba)
- Excellent analytical and communication abilities
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