Project Buyer

Are you a highly skilled negotiator with a talent for building strong supplier relationships Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact on cost quality and efficiency If so we want you on our team!

We are looking for a commercially sharp Project Buyer to be a driving force in our procurement team.

This is a pivotal role centred on commercial and operational excellence. You will be empowered to drive down costs secure advantageous terms and build a robust high-performing supplier network. If you thrive on the challenge of negotiation and the art of building lasting business relationships this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What Youll Achieve

Commercial - Strategic Supplier Management & Development:

• Lead price negotiations and renegotiate offers to generate significant cost savings.
• Negotiate comprehensive agreements covering everything from payment terms and Incoterms to volume rebates and quality assurance.
• Identify assess and onboard new suppliers.
• Conduct annual supplier assessments for performance quality and delivery driving continuous improvement.
• Perform supplier audits and visits to proactively resolve issues and strengthen partnerships.
• Analyse price variations and monitor supplier dependency to minimise risk and ensure supply chain stability.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage the end-to-end quotation process from requesting quotes and analysing proposals to making sourcing recommendations.
• Maintain pricing accuracy in SAP manage part costings and resolve invoice queries.
• Ensure all purchasing decisions and supplier agreements are documented and compliant with company guidelines.
• Organise meetings prepare precise minutes and drive the follow-up of action items.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a key purchasing contact in project meetings with Sales and Engineering to identify cost and time-saving opportunities.
• Support the delivery escalation process to ensure timely resolution of any issues.
• Champion Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) and 5S methodologies within the purchasing department.
• Maintain excellent communication channels with all internal departments to ensure seamless operations.

Who You Are

• A Skilled Negotiator: You have strong influencing skills and a proven ability to negotiate favourable outcomes for the business.
• Customer-Focused: You are proactive and responsive with a dedication to serving both internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly Organised: You can manage multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines.
• A Team Player: You communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.

Qualifications :

Qualified & Experienced:

• • MCIPS qualification or equivalent business experience is highly desirable.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with SAP R3 PR1 or a similar integrated system.
  • Experience working with Engineering drawings is desirable.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees. Our competitive package includes:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Company Performance-Related Pay.
• Holiday Bonus Payment.
• Comprehensive benefits including a robust pension plan 26 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 with service and exclusive staff discounts through Perkbox.
• Employee Assistance Programme and free on-site car parking.

Ready to make your mark

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time