Senior Buyer - Maintenance, Repairs & Industrial Services

Job Purpose
Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring maintenance-related services, repairs, and industrial solutions required to support plant operations. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective delivery of services while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Source and procure maintenance services, repair works, industrial services, and specialized operational support required for plant maintenance and production activities.
  • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and service providers to ensure service reliability, competitiveness, quality, and timely execution.
  • Lead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts, framework agreements, payment terms, and service level agreements to achieve optimal value for the business.
  • Manage sourcing activities for shutdowns, turnarounds, major maintenance projects, repair campaigns, and other critical operational requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and HSE teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
  • Conduct tendering, bidding, and supplier evaluation processes in accordance with company procurement policies and governance requirements.
  • Monitor supplier and contractor performance against agreed KPIs, quality standards, service levels, timelines, and safety requirements.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction, value improvement, and productivity enhancement initiatives through strategic sourcing, supplier development, scope optimization, and market benchmarking.
  • Manage service contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and maximizing commercial benefits.
  • Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure business continuity.
  • Ensure all procured services comply with technical specifications, quality standards, legal requirements, and company procedures.
  • Support contractor qualification, onboarding, and performance management processes to ensure alignment with business and HSE requirements.
  • Track and report procurement performance, savings achievements, contract compliance, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs to the Country Lead Buyer.
  • Support cross-functional projects and strategic sourcing initiatives beyond formal accountabilities to meet evolving business needs.
  • Proactively promote Health & Safety standards and ensure contractors and service providers comply with company HSE policies, procedures, and the ambition of achieving Zero Harm and Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
  • Ensure compliance requirements are met through implementation of Group procurement guidelines, supplier due diligence processes, audits, training activities, and continuous monitoring.

Key Categories

  • Mechanical Maintenance Services
  • Electrical & Instrumentation Services
  • Industrial Repairs & Refurbishment
  • Shutdown Services
  • Technical & Engineering Services
  • Manpower & Specialized Maintenance Contractors
  • Industrial Cleaning Services
  • Refractory & Kiln Maintenance Services

Job Qualifications

Education

  • Engineering degree 
  • A professional certification in procurement & Supply Chain (e.g., CIPS) is preferred.

Experience

  • 4-7 years of procurement experience in a heavy industry environment; experience in a multinational company is preferred.

Technical

  • Proven experience in managing Industrial Services, Repairs and Maintenance categories.
  • Experience in industries such as Cement, Steel, Fertilizer, Mining, or Manufacturing.
  • Strong capabilities in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
  • Contracts drafting competencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage strategic contracts, drive cost optimization initiatives, and ensure business continuity.
  • Strong digital mindset and AI awareness, with the ability to effectively leverage modern procurement technologies, data analytics tools, and AI solutions (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Power BI, SAP Analytics, and e-Sourcing platforms) to improve productivity, decision-making, market intelligence, and sourcing outcomes.
  • Fluent English (written and verbal).
  • SAP/Ariba user is a Plus

Interested to apply?
Send your CV to vacancies@heidelbergmaterials.com, email subject: Senior Buyer Maintenance, Repairs & Industrial Services.
Deadline: Tuesday, 1st of December 2026.