Job Description
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