Hardware Buyer – EMEA
Posted Today by Manning Global AG
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Hardware Buyer – EMEA role involves managing hardware procurement for a global social media company based in London. The position requires independent supplier sourcing, purchase order management, and process optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement operations, particularly within the IT sector, and will be expected to communicate effectively with suppliers across the EMEA region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fully responsible for company hardware purchasing across the EMEA region.
- Independently manage supplier sourcing, respond to purchase requirements, and release purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Manage supplier day-to-day deliverables and implement effective request management mechanisms; communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Implement and optimize procurement processes to drive higher efficiency and lower costs.
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in procurement operations or planning.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement activities, including purchase-to-pay processes and daily operational management.
- Good understanding of procurement systems and tools, with the ability to ramp up quickly and use them effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure and collaborate across multiple time zones.
- Bilingual, fluent in English and Mandarin.
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager in IT procurement within a multinational organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of import/export regulations, best practices, and procurement trends in the EMEA region.
- Strong business acumen and logical thinking, with the ability to organise diverse business needs, implement sourcing strategies and processes, and define and manage supplier pools to improve efficiency and cost control.
- Proven data analysis skills, with experience managing contracts in a structured and organised manner.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We are searching for our client, a global Social Media company, a Hardware Buyer – EMEA - specialist to join their business in London, UK.
Position Title: Hardware Buyer – EMEA
Position Type FTE, until 2026.12.31
Start Date: ASAP
Location: London, UK, Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 remote)
Contact: Stephen Price | +44(0)1518081052
Responsibilities
- Fully responsible for company hardware purchasing across the EMEA region.
- Independently manage supplier sourcing, respond to purchase requirements, and release purchase orders in a timely manner.
- Manage supplier day-to-day deliverables and implement effective request management mechanisms; communicate regularly with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
- Implement and optimize procurement processes to drive higher efficiency and lower costs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience in procurement operations or planning.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end procurement activities, including purchase-to-pay processes and daily operational management.
- Good understanding of procurement systems and tools, with the ability to ramp up quickly and use them effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure and collaborate across multiple time zones.
Preferred Skills
- Bilingual, fluent in English and Mandarin.
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager in IT procurement within a multinational organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of import/export regulations, best practices, and procurement trends in the EMEA region.
- Strong business acumen and logical thinking, with the ability to organise diverse business needs, implement sourcing strategies and processes, and define and manage supplier pools to improve efficiency and cost control.
- Proven data analysis skills, with experience managing contracts in a structured and organised manner.