Project Buyer

GROHE; Albergaria-a-Velha; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Job summary

GROHE, based at our Albergaria site in Portugal, is seeking a Project Buyer to support new product development. You will collaborate with global teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost, quality, and timeline targets are met.

You will join a dynamic team of Project Buyers, supported by procurement assistants in Portugal and Germany, playing a key role in supplier management, sourcing strategy, cost optimisation, and coordination between project and series purchasing, in a

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience, preferably in project buying.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and prioritise.
• Experience in international environments.
• Strong MS Office skills; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Fluent English; Portuguese is a plus.
• Technical understanding of materials 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.
• Coordinating between project and series purchasing.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

International experience

MS Office

SAP knowledge

English

Portuguese

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join a fast-growing global organisation with an open communication culture and agile development processes. Based at our Albergaria site, you will be part of an international project procurement team supporting product development across Europe, and the IMEA region. This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects within a leading brand in the sanitary industry, working in a flexible hybrid model.

About the Role

We are looking for a Project Buyer to support our new product development activities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with global teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure cost, quality, and timeline targets are achieved.

You will join a dynamic team of Project Buyers, supported by procurement assistants in Portugal and Germany, and play a key part in supplier management, sourcing strategy, cost optimisation, and coordination between project and series purchasing.

Key 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

What You Bring

• 3-5 years of purchasing experience, ideally 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

Who You Are

• A proactive, organised team player
• Confident in supplier interactions and negotiations
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

Why Join

• Opportunity to work for a global industry leader
• Exposure to international teams, suppliers, and cross-regional projects
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Supportive, dynamic team environment