Project Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Project Buyer to manage commodity portfolios, ensuring optimal supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing within a technical manufacturing environment and knowledge of SAP. The role offers a competitive salary between £37,000 and £42,000, flexible working hours, and a good holiday package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension contributions up to 8%

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Buyer or in a related role within manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing machine parts, tools, contracts, and services.
• Skilled in negotiating with internal and external groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers to ensure value.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and support continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accuracy in SAP and other databases.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Project management

Supply chain strategy

SAP experience

Salesforce experience

Education

CIPS/MCIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

How to Apply

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