Hardware Buyer – EMEA
Posted 1 day ago by Manning Global AG
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Hardware Buyer – EMEA role involves overseeing hardware purchasing for a global social media company in London, UK. The position requires independent management of supplier sourcing and procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple time zones and ensure timely delivery from suppliers. This is a full-time position expected to last until the end of 2026.
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.