Project Buyer – International Procurement

About the role

Join a fast‑growing global organisation as a Project Buyer at our Albergaria site in Portugal. You will be part of an international procurement team supporting new product development for a leading sanitary brand, working in a flexible hybrid model.

Key responsibilities

• Manage project purchasing for new product development
• Develop sourcing strategies for project components
• Conduct international purchasing of assemblies and components
• Select suppliers and lead contract negotiations
• Request, analyse, and negotiate supplier quotations
• Ensure delivery timelines, cost efficiency, and quality standards
• Monitor procurement markets, pricing trends, and technologies
• Support cost optimisation and complexity reduction initiatives
• Coordinate between the project and series purchasing
• Track tool and initial sample schedules
• Ensure material availability for product launches
• Maintain project documentation and cost tracking
• Participate in global project meetings
• Manage supplier relationships and performance

Required profile

• 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, preferably project buying
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Experience working in international environments
• Fluent English; Portuguese is a plus
• Proactive, organised team player
• Confident in supplier interactions and negotiations
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Required skills

• MS Office
• SAP (advantage)

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a global industry leader
• Exposure to international teams, suppliers, and cross‑regional projects
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Dynamic and supportive team environment