Project Buyer

3 months ago

Havant, United Kingdom STR Group Full time

Project Buyer

Permanent - Up £50,000 - Havant

We are currently supporting our client with the continuing the growth of the Procurement and a new team member. The project purchaser will be accountable for the negotiation, creation, and maintenance of supply contracts with suppliers associated with specific customer related projects and for ensuring that supplier performance levels for specific projects are in line with the requirements of the project.


Main Responsibilities of the Project Buyer:

  • Identify appropriate suppliers/partners for the supply of materials and equipment for customer related projects.
  • Manage and/or develop supply performance in order to meet set targets for quality, delivery time, cost, and lead time.
  • Review and verify technical specifications and requirements as basis for request for quotations in accordance with the project requirements.
  • Negotiate, create, and maintain supply contracts with suppliers. Communicate results to the internal project stakeholders. Handle supplier relations to maintain, improve and develop performance in supplier and related
  • processes.
  • Maintain supply data to relevant systems in defined area of responsibility.
  • Participate in or execute supplier audits and follow-up the audit action plan.
  • Secure supplier capacity to meet future demands.
  • Gather and analyse spend and supplier performance data as well as execute benchmarking to continuously improve supplier performance.
  • Participate in project reviews, input to project plans, timelines, and costs. Supply and maintain supplier metrics and supply KPIs for the projects(s).

Required Skills and Experience

  • Previous Buying and Sourcing within manufacturing
  • Supplier Relationships and Communication
  • Project Management
  • Communication, Collaboration, and Stakeholder Management
  • Critical Path Management
  • Production and Order Management
  • Process Management
  • Minimum of 5-7 plus years’ experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in project procurement.

Technical Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of procurement principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Proficiency in using procurement software and MRP planning systems.
  • Excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret technical specifications and project requirements.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to challenges.


Apply today or Call Kirsty to discuss the role and the package in more detail.

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