Project Buyer - New Product Introduction

Project Buyer - New Product Introduction
Skelmersdale
£25,000 - £35,000, depending on experience

Role Profile

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your Procurement and Project Management skills…?

This is a GREAT chance to join an established manufacturing based in the Skelmersdale area as a Project Buyer looking after New Product Introduction!

We are able to consider candidates who have previous relevant experience, as well as those who demonstrate a strong desire to develop a new career in Procurement, and are willing to take on a fast-paced, challenging role!

If this sounds like a good fit for you, then read on…!

What will the role involve?

• Coordinating projects relating to new product introduction
• Balancing time, cost and quality aspects of each NPI project
• Sourcing components from a global supplier base
• Negotiating prices and contractual agreements with suppliers and managing supplier performance
• Planning project timescales to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
• Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and cross functional teams

What experience will you ideally bring?

• Previous procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience in project coordination, or exposure to project management principles
• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment, such as working wth international suppliers or customers
• CIPS qualification (or willingness to work towards)

Client

Leading manufacturing business in the Skelmersdale area offering great opportunities for training, development and long term career progression.

Remuneration

£25,000 - £35,000 plus benefits

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