Project Buyer
HybridStafford, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage project material requisitions via OSCAR and raise purchase orders in SAP, including manual entries, while expediting orders to ensure timely delivery. Collaborate with suppliers to improve schedules through forecasting, address quality issues using structured problem-solving, and resolve accounting queries with Finance. Conduct supplier sourcing and selection based on quality, cost, and compliance criteria, negotiating pricing and lead times to achieve best value. Monitor market trends to identify alternative sources and support strategic sourcing initiatives. Align supplier deliveries with project timelines, implement production BOMs, and manage obsolescent stock utilization. Respond to customer delivery inquiries within 24 hours and liaise with Finance and Commercial teams for accurate payment processing. Work in a hybrid pattern in Stafford, UK, with mandatory Tuesday and Wednesday office days.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in procurement / supply chain management
- Proficiency in SAP
- Strong understanding of project planning, sourcing, and BOM implementation
- Knowledge of Incoterms, customs clearance and export documentation
- Applicants must have permanent right to work in the UK
- Hybrid working pattern: Stafford, UK – 3 days per week on site and 2 days working from home
- Tuesday and Wednesday are mandatory office days
- Flexible working hours with flexible start and finish times
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.