Project Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to manage suppliers and optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing within a technical manufacturing environment and possess strong negotiation skills. This role offers a salary of £37,000 to £42,000, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Buyer or similar roles in technical manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing machine parts, tools, and servicing contracts.
• Ability to negotiate with internal and external groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers.
• Represent the supply chain department.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and business reviews.

Skills

Project Buying Experience

Negotiation Skills

SAP Experience

Technical Manufacturing Knowledge

CIPS/MCIPS Knowledge

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Project Buyer required for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with multiple worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff and is renowned for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Project Buyer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Buyer will include:

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers, ensuring value for money and optimising supplier performance.
• Develop and represent the supply chain department
• Provide input and forecasts on supply relating to specific projects
• Introduce strategies to effectively manage current and future supply chains
• Conduct supplier evaluations including business reviews, supplier visits, contract and SLA reviews.
• Support business continuous improvement activities
• Maintain SAP and other databases are accurate at all times

For the Project Buyer role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Project Buyer or other related roles within a technical manufacturing environment
• Experience purchasing Machine parts, Tools, Servicing Contracts, Capital Equipment and third party services.
• SAP or Salesforce experience
• Ability to negotiate skilfully with internal and external groups
• CIPS/MCIPS preferred but not essential

Salary & Benefits:

• £37,000 to £42,000 depending on experience
• Flexible working hours
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Project Buyer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV.Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information