Project Based Buyer in Engineering

Project Buyer

Monday - Friday: 8.00AM - 4.00PM

£35,000 - £45,000 PER ANNUM

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Project Based Buyer to join our well-established client based in Wolverhampton on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and room to grow and progress.

What are the benefits?

• Scottish Widows Pension - 5% employer + 5% employee contributions
• Death in Service - 3x salary
• Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays
• Annual leave buy and sell (up to a maximum of 5 days)
• Paid leave to attend medical appointments - up to 2 hours - (discretional paid time for medical appointments undergoing investigation at the hospital)
• ADO - opportunity to accrue additional 5 days off each year for hours worked over (sanctioned by Line Manager)
• Professional Membership fees paid
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice)
• Sickness Benefit (after successful completion of probationary period) paid sickness entitlement
• Free parking
• Employee portal that offers discounts, offers, employee assistance programme (after probationary period)

Day to Day Duties

• The Project Buyer is responsible for the management of procurement and purchasing activities, including the management of suppliers within designated projects
• Key member of the integrated team, updating project procurement plans on cost and delivery, and working closely with the project team to ensure successful project delivery
• Identify cost saving initiatives to the right quality, negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and manage through the contract lifecycle
• Must always represent the procurement department in a professional and ethical manner
• This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, contract negotiation, and project management principles
• Ensure that procurement strategies support overall project goals and organisational objectives

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of project life cycles, timelines, budgets, and how procurement integrates with overall project delivery
• Industry-specific knowledge not necessarily required, but a good understand on materials, products, or services commonly procured in an Energy or Construction industry would be ideal
• Familiarity with contract terms, conditions, and legal requirements for procurement, with the ability to negotiate favourable agreements
• Expertise in cost-saving measures such as strategic sourcing, demand management, and price negotiation
• Competence in managing supplier relationships, including evaluating supplier performance, managing contracts, and mitigating risks
• At least 3 to 5 years in a purchasing position managing suppliers, ideally within a project-based environment
• IT Literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills both oral and written

Desirable Experience

• Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels, internal and external to the organisation

What training is provided?

• Training is provided

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