Procurement Category Buyer

Procurement Category Buyer
Belfast, Northern Ireland
12 month contract 
Rates: Negotiable (DOE) 

Overview

A major aerospace manufacturer is expanding its procurement function and seeking a Procurement Category Buyer to support a high-profile integration project.

This role plays a key part in aligning indirect procurement processes following a recent acquisition, ensuring smooth transition across systems, suppliers, and stakeholders.

Based in Belfast, you’ll work closely with local teams and a broader transnational network to drive consistency, deliver value, and strengthen supplier performance across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with company policies, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple divisions.
• Act as the link between suppliers and internal multifunctional teams, ensuring a unified approach.
• Oversee supplier performance, focusing on contract adherence, quality, and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships through regular reviews and proactive issue resolution.
• Run sourcing events (CFTs), approve requisitions, and ensure timely delivery of goods/services.
• Support change management activity as new procurement systems and processes are rolled out.
• Communicate process changes clearly and provide training/support where required.
• Track, report, and follow up on progress of integration and change initiatives.
• Flexibility to travel for business when needed.

Essential Experience

• Proven background as a Buyer within procurement — ideally indirect procurement.
• Strong stakeholder management experience in complex, multi-functional organisations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading change initiatives.
• Confident communicator able to influence at senior levels.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and financial awareness.
• Skilled negotiator with strong relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Fluent English (negotiation level).

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or similar discipline.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it).
• Experience in M&A or post-acquisition integration.
• Knowledge of SAP, Coupa, or similar procurement platforms.
• Aerospace or manufacturing experience, particularly supporting production environments.

If you’re interested and keen to find out more, please apply now with your updated CV and reach out to Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage – Ref: 79694