Project Buyer

Position: Project Buyer
Location: London (E4 9JG
)
Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Project Buyer to join a dynamic and growing business based in London.

As a Project Buyer, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers, managing procurement activities, and supporting the successful delivery of customer projects.

• Manage the sourcing and procurement of materials, products, and services required to support business operations and customer projects
• Identify and engage with new and existing suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, quality products, and reliable delivery schedules
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing solutions
• Support project delivery by ensuring all procurement activities are completed within agreed timescales and budgets
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and order progress to ensure operational requirements are met
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, cost information, and supplier data
• Work closely with internal departments to understand requirements and provide procurement support throughout project life cycles
• Assist with forecasting, planning, and inventory-related activities to minimise delays and maintain continuity of supply
• Resolve supply chain issues and communicate updates effectively to relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Coordinate logistics and delivery requirements where necessary to support successful project completion

• Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement, buying, or supply chain role
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to analyse costs and identify savings opportunities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to work
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines
• Good IT skills, including experience using ERP, purchasing, or business systems

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on (url removed) or call (0)(phone number removed).

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.