The Senior Buyer role is focused on strategic procurement and sourcing activities, including contract development, contract negotiation, and management of high-value procurement projects. The successful candidate will work with operational stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage commercial risk, negotiate complex agreements, and drive procurement initiatives in an industrial environment.

Must-Haves

8+ years of experience in strategic procurement and sourcing

Strong experience with contract formation, drafting, and negotiation

Demonstrated experience managing procurement projects valued from $100K to $50M

Experience leading complex sourcing initiatives beyond requisition and purchase order processing

Background in industrial sectors such as mining, potash, oil & gas, heavy industry, or industrial construction

Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and stakeholders simultaneously

Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies for high-value contracts

Must have experience in private-sector procurement (public procurement experience alone will not be sufficient)

Nice-to-Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering,



or a related discipline

Skilled supply chain designation (SCMP, CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent)

Potash industry experience

Experience supporting mining contractors involved in shaft work or underground operations

Previous experience with organizations such as Redpath Mining or similar industrial contractors

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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