Senior Buyer

About the role

At Weir we are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably, driving the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement and supplier management, including negotiations, contracts, and RFQs/RFPs, ensuring optimal cost, quality, service levels, and supply continuity.
• Drive demand planning and inventory optimization through forecasting, MRP, and cross-functional alignment to ensure balanced stock levels, capacity planning, and efficient material flow.
• Support inbound logistics and supply coordination to ensure timely material availability for operations and capital projects.
• Lead process improvements across supply chain functions, addressing performance gaps, optimizing KPIs, and enhancing service, efficiency, and cost outcomes.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, aligning on supply-demand needs, performance metrics, and strategic objectives.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero harm behaviors in support of developing a world-class safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience working in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Proven procurement and supplier management skills, including negotiation and contract management.
• Strong SAP experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate clearly with vendors and internal teams, with shop floor and manufacturing environment exposure.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support