Job Opportunity: Project Buyer (Construction/Manufacturing) Location: Hybrid | Reading (3 days in office, 2 days WFH) Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE) Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday Holiday: 24 Days Bank Holidays Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment? We’re seeking a Project Buyer to join a growing team and play a vital role in ensuring operational success through strategic purchasing and supplier management. The Role As a Project Buyer, you’ll be responsible for sourcing goods and services both domestically and internationally to meet project demands. You'll play a key part in contract negotiations, cost analysis, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Your work will directly contribute to delivering value and margin through smart, strategic sourcing. What You’ll Do Work closely with the Procurement Manager and team to manage purchasing requisitions Source products globally, ensuring best price, quality, and delivery Negotiate contracts and terms, aiming for continual business savings Build and maintain supplier relationships Research new suppliers and innovative product streams Align purchasing activity with company strategy and value creation goals Collaborate with Accounts and other departments to resolve invoice, pricing, or delivery issues Maintain accurate purchasing data using Sage 200 Monitor and report on supplier performance and risks Ensure compliance with company policies and HS&E procedures About You 3 years in a buyer role within construction or manufacturing Strong negotiation and commercial skills Confident in supplier relationship management Detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving abilities Able to read technical drawings and manage procurement software (Excel and Sage) Excellent communicator and a team player Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines A full UK driving license is required Working toward CIPS qualification is a plus What’s in It for You Competitive salary and benefits package Supportive team and collaborative environment Opportunities for training and professional development Flexible hybrid working model A culture that values initiative, learning, and appreciation Ready to bring your procurement expertise to a company where your input genuinely matters? Apply today and help shape the future of our supply chain. Jemma.buckle@lignumgroup.com 44 7944 381 787