Senior Buyer

About Us 

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years. With revenues of over $600M and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting-edge design engineering to craft solutions by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.  

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market-leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world-class standards and, in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact. We are excited to potentially welcome you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

 

Job Purpose: The Senior Buyer manages procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services. The role develops supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and supports supply chain performance. The position contributes to cost savings, supply continuity, and operational efficiency. 

 

IMS Responsibilities 

• Adhere to the Employee Handbook, Group Code of Conduct, the Group Compliance Policy, the IMS Policy, and all other applicable company policies and procedures. 

• Maintain awareness of the requirements of, and their individual contribution to and impact on the effectiveness of, the Integrated Management System (IMS), including Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Product Compliance objectives and requirements. 

• Report on unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries, quality issues, compliance concerns, violations to the appropriate personnel without delay. 

• Participate in required training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Compliance Responsibilities 

All employees are required to adhere to the Group Code of Conduct and Group Compliance Policy. Employees are responsible for reporting compliance concerns, issues, or failures through appropriate channels and for participating in required compliance training. Full responsibilities are outlined in DIV-JD-HR-025. 

Essential Job Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

Procurement & Supplier Management 

• Own procurement performance by managing sourcing activities and supplier relationships effectively. 

• Source materials and services aligned with quality, cost, and delivery requirements. 

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with suppliers to optimize cost and value. 

• Manage supplier performance and address issues related to quality or delivery. 

• Ensure timely placement and tracking of purchase orders to support production needs. 

• Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply. 

 

Cost Management & Supply Chain Optimization  

• Analyse spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities and sourcing strategies. 

• Evaluate supplier options to improve cost, quality, and service performance. 

• Support implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier consolidation efforts. 

• Monitor market trends and pricing fluctuations to inform purchasing decisions. 

• Collaborate with finance and operations to align procurement with business objectives. 

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