Project Buyer

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.

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

• 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 life cycles, 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

• Strong understanding of procurement within a project‑based environment
• Knowledge of project life cycles, 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

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.

• 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

Ongoing training and professional development, including support for procurement best practices and continuous improvement activities.