Project Buyer – Wolverhampton
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Project Buyer based in Wolverhampton to join a dynamic Procurement team at our client’s site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to work on complex, project‑driven supply chains within a high‑integrity manufacturing environment. The role offers strong career development, exposure to major projects, and the chance to make a real commercial impact.
Key Information
Shifts: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Company pension scheme
- Free on‑site parking
- Long‑term, permanent opportunity
- Career development and progression within Procurement and Supply Chain
Day‑to‑Day Duties
- Manage procurement and purchasing activities across designated projects
- Act as a key member of the integrated project team, updating project procurement plans on cost and delivery
- Work closely with Engineering to agree material specifications, availability, lead times, and costs
- Identify critical and safety‑related long‑lead items and ensure early supplier engagement to minimise risk
- Manage subcontractor and supplier contract lifecycles, ensuring delivery right first time, on time, in full, and to agreed cost
- Expedite supply chain activities with regular supplier reviews and performance reporting
- Manage contract variations and change control in line with head contract requirements
- Work collaboratively with Project and Quality teams to manage supplier performance and close out non‑conformance reports
- Monitor and report trends in technical queries (TQs), escalating risks where trends increase
- Support Make vs Buy analysis and costing activities
- Identify and deliver cost‑saving initiatives while maintaining quality and compliance
- Assess, manage, and mitigate supplier and subcontractor risks
- Report regularly to Project Managers on supplier and subcontractor performance
- Support tender activities and early supplier engagement during formal bidding processes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with the wider procurement team
- Ensure all activities are conducted in a professional, ethical, and compliant manner
Essential Skills
- Strong understanding of procurement within a project‑based environment
- Knowledge of project lifecycles, timelines, budgets, and procurement integration
- Proven experience in supplier and subcontractor management
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills
- Experience managing contracts and change control processes
- Ability to assess and mitigate supply chain risks
- Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels
- Data‑driven decision‑making skills, including benchmarking and analysis
- IT literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Essential Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a purchasing or procurement role, ideally within a project environment.
Degree qualified and working towards MCIPS, or MCIPS qualified.
Experience in Energy, Construction, Nuclear, Defence, Automotive, or Aerospace environments is beneficial.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working under NEC3 / NEC4 forms of contract
- Understanding of engineering drawings and metallurgical properties
- Knowledge of high‑integrity manufactured components and specialist processes
- Experience delivering strategic sourcing and cost‑saving initiatives
Training Provided
Ongoing training and professional development, including support for procurement best practices and continuous improvement activities.
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