Project Buyer

The Lignum Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen erfahrenen Projektkäufer, um eine Schlüsselrolle in der strategischen Beschaffung zu übernehmen. In dieser spannenden Position sind Sie für die Beschaffung von Waren und Dienstleistungen verantwortlich, die für den Erfolg von Projekten entscheidend sind. Sie werden eng mit dem Beschaffungsteam zusammenarbeiten, um die besten Preise und Qualitäten zu sichern und gleichzeitig starke Beziehungen zu Lieferanten aufzubauen. Wenn Sie in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, in dem Ihre Beiträge geschätzt werden, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Unterstützendes Team

Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterbildung

Flexibles hybrides Arbeitsmodell

Qualifications

• 3+ Jahre Erfahrung in einer Käuferrolle im Bauwesen oder in der Fertigung.
• Starke Verhandlungs- und kommerzielle Fähigkeiten erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Verantwortlich für die Beschaffung von Waren und Dienstleistungen.
• Verhandeln von Verträgen und Aufrechterhaltung von Lieferantenbeziehungen.

Skills

Verhandlungsgeschick

Lieferantenbeziehungsmanagement

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Detailorientierung

Education

CIPS Qualifikation (in Arbeit)

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Job description

Job Opportunity: Project Buyer (Construction/Manufacturing)

Location: Hybrid | Reading (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)

Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Holiday: 24 Days + Bank Holidays

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment? We’re seeking a Project Buyer to join a growing team and play a vital role in ensuring operational success through strategic purchasing and supplier management.

The Role

As a Project Buyer, you’ll be responsible for sourcing goods and services both domestically and internationally to meet project demands. You'll play a key part in contract negotiations, cost analysis, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Your work will directly contribute to delivering value and margin through smart, strategic sourcing.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with the Procurement Manager and team to manage purchasing requisitions
• Source products globally, ensuring best price, quality, and delivery
• Negotiate contracts and terms, aiming for continual business savings
• Build and maintain supplier relationships
• Research new suppliers and innovative product streams
• Align purchasing activity with company strategy and value creation goals
• Collaborate with Accounts and other departments to resolve invoice, pricing, or delivery issues
• Maintain accurate purchasing data using Sage 200
• Monitor and report on supplier performance and risks
• Ensure compliance with company policies and HS&E procedures

About You

• 3+ years in a buyer role within construction or manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills
• Confident in supplier relationship management
• Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to read technical drawings and manage procurement software (Excel and Sage)
• Excellent communicator and a team player
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines
• A full UK driving license is required
• Working toward CIPS qualification is a plus

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive team and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Flexible hybrid working model
• A culture that values initiative, learning, and appreciation

Ready to bring your procurement expertise to a company where your input genuinely matters? Apply today and help shape the future of our supply chain.

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