Procurement Buyer – Sourcing & Cost Optimization

About the role

The Procurement Buyer will support end‑to‑end sourcing and procurement activities, acting as the primary liaison between vendors, category managers and RRD plants. The role focuses on accurate pricing, cost optimisation, timely delivery and compliance with internal processes.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs), collect specifications and obtain pricing, lead times and production details from vendors.
• Analyse vendor quotations, negotiate pricing, identify cost‑saving opportunities and validate final pricing.
• Create and process Purchase Orders in ERP systems (SAP, ServiceNow, ARIBA) and monitor order execution, delivery timelines and proof of delivery.
• Maintain sourcing trackers and Smartsheet tickets with up‑to‑date status, comments and resolution details.
• Participate in weekly leadership calls to discuss open items, process clarifications and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• 4–7 years of procurement experience with solid understanding of the full procurement lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordination with internal teams, vendors and plants.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new tools and applications used by the organisation.

Required skills

• Google Workspace (Sheets, Forms, Slides, Studio)
• SAP
• ServiceNow
• ARIBA
• Smartsheet