Project Buyer

3 weeks ago


Whitby North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

About Our Client

This is an established company in the Industrial sector with a significant presence in the Scarborough and Whitby areas. It employs a large team of dedicated professionals across various departments and is adding to headcount to help manage a significant project.

Job Description

As the Project Buyer you will:

  • Manage key supplier relationships
  • Develop and implement efficient purchasing strategies
  • Conduct market research to identify new suppliers
  • Evaluate and compare supplier proposals
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure supply needs are met
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers
  • Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract terms are fulfilled
  • Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other important data

The Successful Applicant

The successful Project Buyer should have:

  • A strong background in Buying within a project setting.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in market research and supplier evaluation
  • The ability to develop and implement purchasing strategies
  • Strong organisational skills for managing supplier relationships
  • Proficiency in record keeping and data management

What's on Offer

  • Day rate c£180
  • On-going temporary assignment (likely to be a min of 12 months)

We encourage all relevant candidates to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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