Project Procurement Buyer

Project Procurement Buyer

We are seeking a Project Procurement Buyer to join our Tamworth-based client's design and procurement team. The role involves managing projects from supplier selection to product introduction, negotiating with suppliers, and analysing costs. The ideal candidate will have buying experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. A degree in business, marketing, or a related field is preferred, and CIPS qualification is advantageous. Occasional overseas travel may be required.

As a Project Procurement Buyer, you will need to have/be:

• Experience in a buying or purchasing role
• Ability to analyse and develop accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data
• An understanding of the market and consumer insights and trends
• Strong persuasion skills to manage and influence at all levels of the company
• An analytical mind with strategic ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to aid negotiation
• It would also be beneficial to have or working towards the CIPS qualification
• Ability to travel overseas for trade fairs and supplier visits to countries such as China, India, Vietnam etc. depending on project requirements
• A degree in a relevant subject, such as business, marketing, mathematics or finance or suitable experience as a buyer in a previous role

Details:

• Salary: £30, 000 - £34, 000
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday
• Location: Tamworth (on site)
• Duration: Permanent

Role of Project Procurement Buyer:

• Manage projects from inception, through to Supplier selection, quotation assessment, sample approval and product introduction
• Improve prices and terms of business with Suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings, utilising effective negotiation skills
• Provide analysis on costs, including new and existing, and review cost reductions through regular benchmarking
• Researching, selecting and procuring quality products and materials
• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales
• Understanding the target market and analysing trends in order to make informed buying decisions
• An understanding of commodity codes and how to use them correctly when assessing landed costs
• Coordinating with supply chain team, management, and warehouse
• Monitoring the stock quality and escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management
• Analysing data or insights to determine industry and consumer trends regarding the product and category
• Creating and developing a strategic long-term plan for the development of the category
• Developing an exit strategy for unsuccessful products
• Building and driving relationships with key suppliers to improve pricing and quality of services
• Working with purchasing team to ensure appropriate orders to maintain product availability
• Leading category management projects to optimise ranges
• Collaborating with buyers and sales to expand product categories
• Working with commercial teams to assist with creating forecasts for product demand to ensure sustainability of inventory
• Establish new Suppliers and arrange necessary assessments, factory audits and compliance to proceed with initial orders
• Developing strong working relationships with buying, marketing, sales and other internal teams
• Prepare reports and updates to internal stakeholders as and when required

Benefits of working as a Project Procurement Buyer:

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme