Technical Project Buyer

E3 Recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays

Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Job summary

A global engineering and manufacturing leader in Huddersfield seeks a Project Buyer to manage commodities and suppliers. Responsibilities include optimizing supplier performance and conducting evaluations. Candidates should have experience in technical purchasing and proficiency in SAP. The package includes a salary of £37,000 to £42,000, competitive benefits, and a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Buyer or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage supplier performance and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers.
• Develop strategies for supply chain management.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and business reviews.

Skills

Negotiation skills

SAP experience

Purchasing machine parts

Understanding of supply chain management

Education

CIPS/MCIPS certification

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

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Base pay range

Project Buyer required for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with multiple worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff and is renowned for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Project Buyer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Project Buyer will include:

• Manage a portfolio of commodities and suppliers, ensuring value for money and optimising supplier performance.
• Develop and represent the supply chain department
• Provide input and forecasts on supply relating to specific projects
• Introduce strategies to effectively manage current and future supply chains
• Conduct supplier evaluations including business reviews, supplier visits, contract and SLA reviews.
• Support business continuous improvement activities
• Maintain SAP and other databases are accurate at all times

For the Project Buyer role, we are keen to receive CV’s from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Project Buyer or other related roles within a technical manufacturing environment
• Experience purchasing Machine parts, Tools, Servicing Contracts, Capital Equipment and third party services.
• SAP or Salesforce experience
• Ability to negotiate skilfully with internal and external groups
• CIPS/MCIPS preferred but not essential

Salary & Benefits:

• £37,000 to £42,000 depending on experience
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Project Buyer role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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