Job Description
Are you a highly skilled negotiator with a talent for building strong supplier relationships? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact on cost, quality and efficiency? If so, we want you on our team!
We are looking for a commercially sharp Project Buyer to be a driving force in our procurement team.
This is a pivotal role centred on commercial and operational excellence. You will be empowered to drive down costs, secure advantageous terms and build a robust, high-performing supplier network. If you thrive on the challenge of negotiation and the art of building lasting business relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
What You'll Achieve
Commercial - Strategic Supplier Management & Development:
* Lead price negotiations and renegotiate offers to generate significant cost savings.
* Negotiate comprehensive agreements covering everything from payment terms and Incoterms to volume rebates and quality assurance.
* Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers.
* Conduct annual supplier assessments for performance, quality and delivery, driving continuous improvement.
* Perform supplier audits and visits to proactively resolve issues and strengthen partnerships.
* Analyse price variations and monitor supplier dependency to minimise risk and ensure supply chain stability.
Operational Excellence:
* Manage the end-to-end quotation process, from requesting quotes and analysing proposals to making sourcing recommendations.
* Maintain pricing accuracy in SAP, manage part costings and resolve invoice queries.
* Ensure all purchasing decisions and supplier agreements are documented and compliant with company guidelines.
* Organise meetings, prepare precise minutes and drive the follow-up of action items.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
* Act as a key purchasing contact in project meetings with Sales and Engineering to identify cost and time-saving opportunities.
* Support the delivery escalation process to ensure timely resolution of any issues.
* Champion Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) and 5S methodologies within the purchasing department.
* Maintain excellent communication channels with all internal departments to ensure seamless operations.
Who You Are
* A Skilled Negotiator: You have strong influencing skills and a proven ability to negotiate favourable outcomes for the business.
* Customer-Focused: You are proactive and responsive, with a dedication to serving both internal and external stakeholders.
* Highly Organised: You can manage multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail and a focus on meeting deadlines.
* A Team Player: You communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
Qualifications
Qualified & Experienced:
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o MCIPS qualification or equivalent business experience is highly desirable.
o Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced with SAP R3 PR1 or a similar integrated system.
o Experience working with Engineering drawings is desirable.
Additional Information
What We Offer
We are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees. Our competitive package includes:
* A highly competitive salary.
* Company Performance-Related Pay.
* Holiday Bonus Payment.
* Comprehensive benefits including a robust pension plan, 26 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 with service, and exclusive staff discounts through Perkbox.
* Employee Assistance Programme and free on-site car parking.
Ready to make your mark?
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you
You must have the right to work in the UK.