Project Buyer

Northampton Business Directory; Towcester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering is seeking a Project Buyer to manage the procurement process for materials and components. This role involves overseeing vendor evaluations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers career development opportunities and a competitive salary in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative and supportive workplace

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in the automotive or fast-paced industry.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proactive and analytical mindset with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement cycle and vendor evaluation.
• Develop RFQ documentation and ensure accurate purchase orders.
• Support vendor development and address quality concerns.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical mindset

Education

Formal qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent)

MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply)

Job description

Are you a skilled procurement professional with a passion for delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions in a fast-paced environment? We’re seeking a Project Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement process for prototype and mass production materials and components. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of cutting-edge engineering projects while driving supplier development and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete procurement cycle, from responding to internal and external demands to vendor evaluation, selection, and performance management.


• Develop and issue detailed RFQ (Request for Quotation) documentation and ensure accurate purchase orders to mitigate commercial risks.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide guidance and support informed decision-making.


• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards.


• Oversee procurement processes to align with quality, cost, and delivery requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.


• Support vendor development activities, driving improvements in quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.


• Proactively address and resolve vendor quality concerns, delivery issues, and invoice queries in a timely manner.

Key Requirements

• Procurement experience in the automotive or a similarly fast-paced industry.


• Strong technical and commercial knowledge, with the ability to interpret and act on technical drawings and specifications.


• Formal qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent).


• Progress towards or completion of MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) is advantageous.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills.


• A proactive and analytical mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.


• Familiarity with low-cost country procurement and understanding of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) principles is preferred.

What’s on Offer

• An opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a dynamic engineering environment.


• A collaborative and supportive workplace that values innovation and continuous improvement.


• Career development opportunities to expand technical expertise and leadership skills.


• Competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your experience and contributions.