Project Buyer / Coordinator

Manpower UK Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Ltd in Stafford is seeking an experienced Project Buyer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing business on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on purchasing materials, managing suppliers, and ensuring deliveries support project requirements, working closely with Project Managers, Engineering and Finance.

You will raise purchase orders using SAP, expedite deliveries, source suppliers, negotiate terms, and support procurement planning to keep projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience.
• SAP experience would be beneficial.
• Engineering or manufacturing background preferred.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, BOMs, Incoterms and export documentation.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage material requisitions using SAP.
• Expedite supplier deliveries and monitor order progress.
• Source suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
• Support project schedules through effective procurement planning.
• Resolve supplier quality and invoice queries.
• Maintain supplier records and support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Procurement experience

SAP experience

Engineering background

Tools

SAP

Job description

Project Buyer (SAP) - 6 Month Contract

Location: Stafford
Contract: 6 Months
Pay: 17.98 per hour

We are looking for an experienced Project Buyer to join a busy engineering and manufacturing business in Stafford on a 6-month contract.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineering and Finance teams, you'll be responsible for purchasing materials, managing suppliers and ensuring deliveries are made on time to support project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and manage material requisitions using SAP.
• Expedite supplier deliveries and monitor order progress.
• Source suppliers and negotiate pricing, lead times and commercial terms.
• Support project schedules through effective procurement planning.
• Resolve supplier quality and invoice queries.
• Maintain supplier records and support continuous improvement activities.

About You

• Previous procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience.
• SAP experience would be beneficial.
• Engineering or manufacturing background preferred.
• Knowledge of supplier sourcing, BOMs, Incoterms and export documentation.
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills.