Buyer II

Job description

Job Purpose

The Buyer II is responsible for executing strategic sourcing and procurement activities that ensure the timely, cost-effective, and risk-mitigated acquisition of goods and services in support of business and project objectives. The role serves as a key commercial interface between internal stakeholders and suppliers, leading complex procurement activities, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with procurement policies, contractual requirements, and company standards.

The position contributes to value creation through effective sourcing strategies, risk management, supplier performance optimization, process improvement initiatives, and collaboration across global teams.

Job Description

Lead end-to-end procurement activities for complex and high-value goods and services, ensuring delivery within project timelines, budgets, and quality requirements. Develop and execute sourcing and purchasing strategies in collaboration with project teams to optimize commercial outcomes and mitigate procurement risks. Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers and vendors to secure favorable pricing, contractual terms, delivery schedules, and service performance.

Prepare, review, and issue high-quality purchase orders, contracts, and procurement documentation while ensuring compliance with company policies and delegated authority requirements. Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate commercial, operational, and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, serving as the primary commercial point of contact for complex procurement agreements.

Monitor supplier performance, track order status, expedite deliveries when required, and ensure procurement system data remains accurate and up to date. Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying procurement efficiencies, leveraging synergies across projects, sharing best practices, and mentoring less experienced procurement professionals.

You are meant for this job if

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, Law, or an equivalent discipline. Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or a related field, preferably within industrial, engineering, energy, or project-based environments. Proven experience managing procurement activities for complex goods, services, or large-scale projects. Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and contract administration.

Demonstrated ability to assess and mitigate procurement, commercial, and operational risks. Experience using SAP and other procurement or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business applications. Strong command of written and spoken English with the ability to communicate effectively across multicultural and global business environments.

Skills

GBPMS - Sourcing and Procurement (Work Instructions / Procedures) Contract Management Sourcing and Procurement Commercial Elements (Agreements, GPTs, etc.) Supplier Management Legal Requirements (Purchase Orders, Subcontracts) ERP Systems Data Analysis and Reporting