Project Buyer

Acciona, S.A.; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure leader is seeking an experienced Project Buyer in Camden Town to oversee procurement for a £400 million infrastructure project. This involves leading supplier engagement, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring compliance with procurement best practices. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong negotiation, and organizational skills, and is fluent in English. Join us in building sustainable infrastructure for a better planet.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with industrial/engineering projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement from supplier engagement to delivery.
• Collaborate on procurement plans and engage suppliers early.
• Prepare tenders, manage RFQs, and lead supplier discussions.
• Evaluate quotations and define Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Issue purchase orders, manage change orders, and follow up.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Planning abilities

Fluency in English

Tools

Procurement ERP tools

Job description

Project Buyer

We are seeking an accomplished Project Buyer to become a key player in our dynamic project team. This is your chance to take a leading role in shaping procurement strategies and driving supplier engagement from concept through to completion. You'll be supporting a landmark £400 million infrastructure project at Thames Water's Coppermills Water Treatment Works-an opportunity to make a tangible impact on one of the UK's most critical utilities projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process: Oversee procurement from supplier engagement to delivery, ensuring compliance and best practices.
• Shape strategy: Collaborate on procurement plans and engage suppliers early in the project lifecycle.
• Work cross-functionally: Partner with Engineering, QHSE, Legal, Finance, and more to keep timelines and budgets on track.
• Own negotiations: Prepare tenders, manage RFQs, and lead discussions with key suppliers and subcontractors.
• Analyze & decide: Evaluate quotations, define Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and prepare award proposals.
• Drive results: Issue purchase orders, manage change orders, and follow up with suppliers.
• Report & inform: Deliver monthly reports for internal teams and clients.
  Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, with a background in industrial/engineering projects.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Previous experience working with Procurement ERP tools.
• Excellent negotiation and organizational skills.
• A dynamic, goal-oriented professional with strong planning abilities.

Company

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.