Project Buyer

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Zenith People LTD Full time

We are currently working with a large Engineering business who are looking for a Project Buyer to join their team. The ideal person will have a strong purchasing background and ideally hold or working towards a CIPS qualification. The company has a fantastic benefits package, including bonus, good pension, DIS, hybrid and flexible workingalong with lots of opportunity for career development.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work to and continuously improve a sourcing strategy to support the business goals and strategy with capital expenditure
- Source, evaluate and negotiate with new suppliers to best meet the current & future needs to capital projects
- Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise, develop and implement plans to mitigate any risks to supply
- Liaise with the Project teams to fully understand the technical and commercial requirements needed for the scope of works
- Develop SC project plan to ensure the activities are coordinated and managed effectively
- Benchmark suppliers and analyse trends to protect against price increases
- Track all costs against original estimates and communicated and risks to margin with the bottom line
- Build and develop a list of approved suppliers who can support with multiple projects across the business
- Develop and improve supplier relationships and performance through regular and positive communication
- Ensure suppliers are working safely and report near miss incidents
- Prepare enquiries and present quotation analysis
- Raise PO’s for capex project requirements
- Resolve invoicing issues in a timely manner.

Person Specification
- Educated to degree level or similar
- Hold or working towards a CIPS Qualification
- Experience of working as a Project Buyer or hold strong purchasing experience
- Strong Project Management experience
- Excellent IT and Analytical skills
- Strong communication skills.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £40,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person


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