Project Buyer; Procurement Project Manager – Salt Lake , UT

Overview

As a Project Buyer
, you are responsible for leading and managing the procurement activities for your projects. This role involves budget control, supplier management, negotiating, and coordinating on-time materialization. The Project Buyer works closely with the project teams, Engineering, suppliers, and stakeholders to meet budget and timeline objectives.

• Execute procurement strategies aligned with project requirements
• Negotiate with suppliers and audit their performance, maintaining quality standards, and fostering strong supplier relationships
• Support the Head of Procurement and other Buyers in procurement activities, ensuring efficient and effective procurement processes
• Control material costs, track spending, and ensure budget adherence
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely project progress and deliveries
• Monitor and optimize procurement processes for efficiency and cost savings through KPI's
• Order management of main system components

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or similar field
• Minimum of 2 years in project-based purchasing or commercial project management within Industrial or Manufacturing; experience in rail is preferred
• The ability to work autonomously, with a high degree of adaptability
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent, oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems (Infor COM, SAP, etc.)
• Fluent English is required (German is a plus)