Project Buyer (Site based)

AtkinsRéalis; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Project Buyer to join their supply chain management team during a pivotal growth phase. This role is crucial for implementing sourcing and procurement strategies that optimize costs and enhance supplier quality. You will manage supplier relationships, monitor expenses, and ensure compliance with procurement procedures. If you have a strong background in electrical engineering and procurement negotiations, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of energy solutions with a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in project procurement negotiations for small to medium-sized orders.
• Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities for site needs and align with sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct negotiations to meet project prices.

Skills

Project Procurement Negotiations

Supplier Relationship Management

Category Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Title: Project Buyer

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced Project Purchase Specialist for our supply chain management team in the UK during a pivotal period of growth. In this role, you will support project procurement activities related to field operations, implementing comprehensive sourcing and procurement strategies that optimize costs, enhance supplier quality, and improve reliability. You will report to the Head of Supply Chain, providing updates on project procurement plans, status reports, vendor management, and risk assessments. Your role is crucial during project execution, ensuring effective management of supplier-related risks and opportunities.

What will you do?

1. Sourcing Strategy: Act as the supply chain representative on-site, supporting procurement activities for site needs. Ensure all relevant parties understand and execute company strategies and processes. Align project supply chain activities with the sourcing strategies and approved vendor list of the Head of Supply Chain, aiming for optimal cost, quality, sustainability, and delivery performance.

2. Supplier Relations: Manage relationships with suppliers, including negotiations and purchase orders, in partnership with the Head of Supply Chain. Conduct direct negotiations to meet project target prices.

3. Procedures: Apply and ensure compliance with company procurement procedures and plans within the project team.

4. Monitoring: Monitor site expenses and proactively resolve issues related to procurement costs, quality, and delivery.

5. Process Excellence: Collaborate with the project team to identify new suppliers and ensure vendor prequalification according to company standards.

6. Documentation: Document general and special conditions for project purchase documents, procurement procedures, and plans, ensuring compliance.

Requirements:

• Experience working in an electrical-biased business
• Experience in project procurement negotiations for small to medium-sized orders
• Proficiency in Category Management and timely finalization of main orders for Substation Equipment preferred
• Strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering
• Analytical, solution-oriented working style with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience in commercial negotiations

Competencies/Skills Required:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional presentation skills

About Linxon:

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise and Atkins Realis’s project management experience to create Linxon, a company dedicated to substations. Our vision is to deliver the best market offerings for turnkey substation projects using world-class power technologies and management expertise in infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering firm, we support our customers with turnkey substation solutions in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation sectors.

This role offers the chance to be part of a new company shaping its future. If you thrive on new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and want to work with motivated professionals in the Substations EPC business, this is an excellent opportunity.

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