Global Project Buyer – RFQs, Negotiations & Delivery

Keenfinity Group; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flex schedule

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Keenfinity Group seeks a Project Buyer to lead material costings, supplier selection, and RFQ negotiations, ensuring on-time SOP and lifecycle management. The role requires 3–5 years’ project-buying experience in an international setting, with fluent English and Portuguese, and strong communication skills.

Hybrid presence in Ovar is expected, with flexible work conditions and opportunities for professional development. Proficiency in SAP, Ivalua/Ariba, and MS Office enhances effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in engineering or business management.
• Minimum 3-5 years as project buyer; international experience required.
• Experience in sales/commercial roles is a plus.
• Proven problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project targets (quality, cost, availability) are met.
• Support in commercial quotations (material costing) to reach sales goals.
• Select suppliers aligning with supplier strategies.
• Handle RFQs and negotiations with suppliers.
• Define quality requirements and ensure standards compliance.
• Ensure material availability until Start of Production.
• Manage changes through End-of-Life of the product.
• Mitigate risks and escalate to meet targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Fluent Portuguese

Problem solving

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ivalua

Ariba

SAP ERP

Job description

Keenfinity Group seeks a Project Buyer to lead material costings, supplier selection, and RFQ negotiations, ensuring on-time SOP and lifecycle management. The role requires 3–5 years’ project-buying experience in an international setting, with fluent English and Portuguese, and strong communication skills.

Hybrid presence in Ovar is expected, with flexible work conditions and opportunities for professional development. Proficiency in SAP, Ivalua/Ariba, and MS Office enhances effectiveness.