Your role within the projects is critical and thus also requires close cooperation with other departments. During the implementation phase of a project you will form an integral part of the project team and will be responsible for the correct scope definition, requests for quotations and ultimately for contracting suppliers.
You are a sparring partner for the Project Manager and you will manage the risks of the procurement part of your projects.
Responsibilities of the Project Buyer:
- Determine, present and implement the Procurement Plan for your projects based on solid analyses of amongst others the main contract, the needs of the project team and the category/sourcing strategy.
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
- Select suppliers in conjunction with the Project Manager, project leader for engineering and category/sourcing managers.
- Execute the RFQ process, negotiate the terms and conditions, contract suppliers.
- Manage project performance of contracted suppliers.
- Manage OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery according with the project plans.