1. Strategic Sourcing & Tendering• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned indirect spend categories in alignment with the Director of Operations Excellence, leading end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, tender evaluation, supplier selection, and TCO analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities beyond unit price.• Monitor supplier-market trends, pricing benchmarks, and emerging alternatives, while consolidating indirect spend across portfolio companies where Group-wide aggregation delivers greater leverage and cost benefits.2. Contract Negotiation & Management• Lead supplier negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favorable commercial terms, service levels, and risk protections; draft, review, and execute contracts, framework agreements, and purchase orders in accordance with Group standards.• Maintain a centralized contract register, proactively managing key dates, renewals, obligations, performance clauses, and re-tendering activities to prevent automatic rollovers and ensure ongoing value for money.• Ensure all indirect purchases and service contracts include appropriate KPIs, SLAs, escalation procedures, and exit provisions. Valmore COO Operations Excellence Director Senior Buyer 23. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management• Act as the primary commercial contact for assigned suppliers, conducting regular performance reviews against agreed KPIs and SLAs, documenting outcomes driving corrective actions where required.• Manage supplier onboarding, periodic re-evaluations, disputes, issues, and escalations, while maintaining the approved supplier register and developing alternative suppliers to reduce dependency and supply risk.4. Procurement Governance & Compliance• Ensure procurement activities comply with Group procurement policies, DOA requirements, and internal operational controls, maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation including sourcing records, evaluations, approvals, and contracts.• Support internal and external audits, identify and escalate supplier compliance, ethical, or reputational risks, and promote procurement best practices, including sustainable and responsible sourcing.5. Stakeholder Engagement & Internal Support• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, IT, Facilities, HR, Legal, and business units to translate requirements into effective procurement strategies, provide guidance on procurement processes, and advise on market conditions, lead times, and supplier risks to support planning and budgeting. • Support the Director of Operations Excellence in delivering Group-wide indirect procurement initiatives and savings programs.6. Spend Analytics & Reporting• Maintain and analyze Group-wide indirect spend data, producing spend reports, savings trackers, and category dashboards while tracking procurement savings, cost avoidance, and value creation against annual targets.• Identify spend-consolidation opportunities across portfolio companies, build business cases for Group-level contracts, and support annual budgeting through market intelligence and cost forecasting for key indirect categories.7. Performance Management & Professional Development• Track functional performance against agreed objectives and KPIs, taking ownership of personal effectiveness, continuous improvement, and delivery of role expectations.• Continuously develop procurement, commercial, analytical, and stakeholder management capabilities through training, industry best practices, and practical experience.• Proactively seek coaching, mentoring, and development support from the Director of Operations Excellence to enhance performance, strengthen leadership capabilities, and support long-term career growth.Qualifications & Background • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, or a related field. • Average 10-12 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years focused on indirect or administrative spend categories. • Demonstrated experience managing service contracts across categories such as IT, facilities, security, or professional services. Experience & Track record • Proven track record of leading competitive tendering processes and commercial negotiations delivering measurable savings. • Strong contract management skills — drafting, reviewing, and managing service-level agreements and framework contracts. • Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems (Oracle preferred; SAP or MS Dynamics also considered). • Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting skills, with the ability to analyze spend data and present insights clearly. 3 Desirable • Experience working within a holding company, group procurement function, or multi-entity organization. • CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification — MCIPS or working towards. • Familiarity with e-procurement platforms and sourcing tools (e.g. Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer), and category management strategies for indirect spend. • Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices and ESG supplier-assessment frameworks.