Project Buyer

Bleckmann; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Retail and lifestyle discounts through

Health and wellbeing support

Social events throughout the year

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Bleckmann UK is seeking a hands-on Project Procurement professional to manage end-to-end procurement activities within a project environment. You will translate requirements into procurement plans, coordinate purchasing and deliveries, and manage supplier relationships to support project milestones.

This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive package, 33 days annual leave, enhanced pension, private medical insurance and a supportive environment focused on delivery and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Hands-on procurement experience within a project environment.
• Ability to translate requirements into procurement plans and actions.
• Strong supplier coordination and commercial skills.
• Experience with project delivery and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned projects
• Translate project requirements into procurement plans and purchasing activities
• Coordinate purchasing and deliveries in line with project schedules and operational needs
• Manage supplier relationships, including pricing, delivery schedules and commercial conditions
• Work closely with Category Managers to achieve strong commercial outcomes
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery, addressing risks and issues proactively
• Coordinate with project teams, site management and suppliers to ensure key milestones are achieved
• Support installation, commissioning and project handover activities where required
• Manage open orders, backorders and delayed deliveries

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Supplier coordination

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working Monday to Friday during daytime hours, with a competitive package based on your skills and experience.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing hands‑on procurement support within a project environment, managing activities from project requirements through to successful delivery.

• Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities for assigned projects
• Translate project requirements into procurement plans and purchasing activities
• Coordinate purchasing and deliveries in line with project schedules and operational needs
• Manage supplier relationships, including pricing, delivery schedules and commercial conditions
• Work closely with Category Managers to achieve strong commercial outcomes
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost and delivery, addressing risks and issues proactively
• Coordinate with project teams, site management and suppliers to ensure key milestones are achieved
• Support installation, commissioning and project handover activities where required
• Manage open orders, backorders and delayed deliveries

Profile:

Project Procurement:

Hands‑on experience supporting procurement activities within a project environment, with the ability to manage procurement requirements from planning through to delivery.

Technical Procurement:

A specific interest in and/or experience of technical, asset, building or facilities‑related procurement.

Strong supplier coordination and commercial skills, with the ability to manage project‑specific pricing, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.

Project Delivery:

Able to work closely with project teams, site management and suppliers to coordinate purchasing and deliveries, manage risks and support key project milestones.

Stakeholder Management:

Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, Category Managers and external suppliers.

Problem Solving:

A proactive and hands‑on approach to identifying and resolving supply, delivery and supplier performance issues.

What do we offer?

Our Backstage Crew is at the heart of everything we do, driving success for our clients, our brands and each other. That's why we offer a range of benefits including:

• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, with additional annual leave awarded after 5 and 10 years' service
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Retail and lifestyle discounts through our Benefits Platform
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health and Wellbeing Hub
• Social events throughout the year
• Private Medical Insurance

Please note: Bleckmann UK does not currently hold a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.

Additional information:

We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organization where we are committed to employee development and recognizing the successes of our teams. We are proud of our accreditations including Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire and we are Disability Confident Committed as part of the Disability Confident Scheme and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.