Project Buyer
Witney
£50,000 per annum (£25.64 per hour)
Must be based in Oxford or commutable to Witney as it is 5 days per week in the office.
Peopleforce Recruitment are on the lookout for a confident and proactive Project Buyer to join a global leader within the healthcare industry. This would be working within their Indirect Procurement team. If you’ve got a background in purchasing, especially within manufacturing or engineering, and you’re comfortable juggling both project and operational buying, this might be a great fit.
This role will see you working closely with experienced Buyers and Category Managers, with a focus on procurement projects across Facilities and Capital Expenditure (CapEx). It's a great opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping supply strategies while collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
What you will be doing:
* Supporting both day-to-day purchasing and longer-term project procurement activities
* Helping to strengthen supplier relationships alongside our Category Managers
* Working closely with Project Managers to align procurement plans with project needs
* Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and cost savings
* Managing supplier performance using key metrics
* Contributing to ongoing process improvements as we continue to evolve how we work
Requirements:
* Solid procurement or buying experience, ideally in a project-focused, engineering, or manufacturing setting
* Someone who’s comfortable switching between operational, project-based, and strategic procurement tasks
* Confident engaging with stakeholders across functions (especially Engineering and Project Management)
* Familiar with ERP or MRP systems
* A degree and/or CIPS qualification (or working towards it) would be a nice bonus
Feel free to get in touch with Penny at Peopleforce Recruitment if you have any questions or apply now