Global Project Buyer — Hybrid, Europe & EMEA

LIXIL; Albergaria-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Job summary

Grohe Portugal Componentes Sanitarios Lda., based at the Albergaria site, is seeking a Project Buyer to support new product development and supplier management across Europe and the IMEA region. You will work in a flexible hybrid model within an international project procurement team, coordinating with Portugal and Germany teams to ensure cost, quality, and on‑time delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in project buying, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience in

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in project buying.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively.
• Experience working in international environments.
• Strong MS Office skills; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Fluent English; Portuguese is a plus.
• Technical understanding of materials (electronics, plastics, tooling) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Project purchasing for new product development
• Sourcing strategy development for project components
• International purchasing of assemblies and components
• Supplier selection and contract negotiation
• Requesting, analysing, and negotiating supplier quotations
• Ensuring delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and quality standards
• Monitoring procurement markets, pricing trends, and technologies
• Supporting cost‑optimisation and complexity‑reduction initiatives
• Coordinating between project and series purchasing
• Tracking tool and initial sample schedules
• Ensuring material availability for product launches
• Maintaining project documentation and cost tracking
• Participating in global project meetings
• Managing supplier relationships and performance

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Project management

International experience

MS Office

Fluent English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Grohe Portugal Componentes Sanitarios Lda., based at the Albergaria site, is seeking a Project Buyer to support new product development and supplier management across Europe and the IMEA region. You will work in a flexible hybrid model within an international project procurement team, coordinating with Portugal and Germany teams to ensure cost, quality, and on‑time delivery.

The role requires 3–5 years in project buying, strong negotiation and communication skills, and experience in