PROJECT BUYER

MONDAY - FRIDAY:

£35,000 - £45,000 PER ANNUM

People Solutions are looking for a Project Buyer for our client based in Bilston.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension - 5% employer + 5% employee contributions
Death in Service - 3x salary
Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays
Annual leave buy and sell (up to a maximum of 5 days)
Paid leave to attend medical appointments - up to 2 hours - (discretional paid time for medical appointments undergoing investigation at the hospital)
ADO - opportunity to accrue additional 5 days off each year for hours worked over (sanctioned by Line Manager)
Professional Membership fees paid
Employee Assistance Programme (confidential advice)
Sickness Benefit (after successful completion of probationary period) paid sickness entitlement
Free parking
Employee portal that offers discounts, offers, employee assistance programme (after probationary period)

Day to Day Duties

The Project Buyer is responsible for the management of procurement and purchasing activities, including the management of suppliers within designated projects
Key member of the integrated team, updating project procurement plans on cost and delivery, and working closely with the project team to ensure successful project delivery
Identify cost saving initiatives to the right quality, negotiate favourable terms with suppliers and manage through the contract lifecycle
Must always represent the procurement department in a professional and ethical manner
This position requires a strong understanding of supply chain management, contract negotiation, and project management principles
Ensure that procurement strategies support overall project goals and organisational objectives

Essential Skills

Knowledge of project life cycles, timelines, budgets, and how procurement integrates with overall project delivery
Industry-specific knowledge not necessarily required, but a good understand on materials, products, or services commonly procured in an Energy or Construction industry would be ideal
Familiarity with contract terms, conditions, and legal requirements for procurement, with the ability to negotiate favourable agreements
Expertise in cost-saving measures such as strategic sourcing, demand management, and price negotiation
Competence in managing supplier relationships, including evaluating supplier performance, managing contracts, and mitigating risks
At least 3 to 5 years in a purchasing position managing suppliers, ideally within a project-based environment
Either BA Degree qualified and working towards MCIPS qualification or MCIPS qualified
IT Literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels, internal and external to the organisation

Desirable Experience

Understanding of Engineering Drawings and Technical knowledge of Metallurgical properties is ideal

Training

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