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 Company specific training provided and will be ongoing Apply Apply today by clicking below