Project Buyer – Indirects£40k - £49k

The Procurement Hive; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking a Project Buyer on a fixed-term contract until 2026. This role supports procurement partners in managing sourcing projects and aligns procurement activities with research objectives. Candidates should be proactive, possess strong negotiation skills, and have a collaborative mindset. The position is based in Cambridge, offering the opportunity to work in a vibrant team committed to global health improvement.

Qualifications

• Proactive and commercially minded.
• Strong understanding of procurement’s value proposition.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of procurement projects.
• Support category planning and strategic sourcing efforts.
• Help teams make informed commercial decisions.

Skills

Procurement Advocate

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Job description

Full Description

Join a Leading Non-Profit as a Project Buyer – Fixed Term Contract until 2026

The Procurement Hive is proud to partner with a respected non-profit organisation seeking a Project Buyer to join their team on a fixed-term contract through to the end of 2026.

About The Role

Join a collaborative and welcoming Procurement team based at a world-renowned location known for its stunning surroundings, exceptional facilities, and a unifying mission to improve global health. This is an inspiring environment where you can do your best work.

As Project Buyer, you’ll play a key role in supporting Procurement Partners and Category Buyers, managing lower-value sourcing projects and overseeing RFx processes. Your work will ensure that procurement activities align with broader research and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of procurement projects.
• Support category planning and strategic sourcing efforts.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Help scientific and operational teams make informed commercial decisions, ensuring value for money, regulatory compliance, and overall efficiency.
  
  

This is an agile, delivery-focused procurement role where your expertise will directly contribute to both research and operational success.

About You

You are proactive and commercially minded, confident in leading projects independently while fostering effective collaboration across teams. Your strong organisational skills enable you to manage multiple priorities with ease, and your ability to build trusted relationships is a key strength.

You thrive in ambiguous situations, influencing decisions and constructively challenging the status quo to drive continuous improvement.

Technical Skills

• Procurement Advocate – Strong understanding of procurement’s value proposition.
• Contractual Knowledge – Familiarity with key contractual terms.
  
  

Competencies And Behaviours

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders and project teams.
• Act as a self-starter, capable of working autonomously while leveraging team support when needed.
• Proven negotiation skills with suppliers and customers.
• Solution-focused mindset, eager to tackle challenges.
• Ability to listen, understand business needs, and provide win-win solutions in a proactive and principled manner.
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to manage workload efficiently.
  
  

The Procurement Hive is a procurement consultancy and procurement recruitment business.

Transform your talent – Our recruitment services span over four decades of combined experience, recruiting supply chain and procurement talent for a wide range of organisations across the globe.

The Procurement Hive celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.