Project Buyer & Expeditor (Site based)

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Job Description

Job Title: Project Buyer & Expeditor (Site based)

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

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In this role, you will be part of our Supply Chain Management team and support Procurement and Project teams with project-specific spend requirements. Success is achieved by delivering solutions within defined timescales, ensuring site-based team satisfaction. The role also emphasizes continuous improvement, implementing standards, and identifying new processes where appropriate.

What will you do?

Execute Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Procurement activities according to company policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct. Strengthen supplier relationships through successful account handling and support timely project delivery.

Buying Responsibilities

• Source and purchase site materials and services, including monthly consumables.
• Obtain supplier quotations, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance.
• Maintain and update the Project Procurement Plan (PPP) with accurate records.
• Coordinate with the Commercial department and Financial Shared Services Center (FSSC) to facilitate procurement processes, manage purchase orders, and resolve invoice queries.
• Collaborate with project teams to understand material requirements and procurement schedules.
• Assist in onboarding new suppliers, ensuring compliance with Linxon processes and validating changes in ERP and Sourcing platforms.

Expediting Responsibilities

• Monitor and follow up on open purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and obtain suppliers\’ monthly reports for order progress.
• Coordinate with Project teams to schedule deliveries, identify potential delays, and take corrective actions to avoid disruptions.
• Maintain accurate order status within the Project Procurement Programme (PPP) and review open purchase orders in the ERP for necessary actions.
• Liaise with site teams to confirm material receipt, issue delivery notes for timely invoice processing, and address discrepancies.
• Provide updates on order progress to other departments and participate in Monthly Project Reviews.

Education And Experience Required

• Candidates should possess a college-level education, such as A Levels (or equivalent qualification).
• Relevant experience in procurement, buying, or expediting, ideally within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in procurement software like Ariba and Oracle, as well as Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Occasional travel within the UK may be required.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity. We combine Hitachi Energy’s technological expertise with Atkins Réalis’s project management to create Linxon, a company dedicated to substations.

Linxon aims to deliver market-leading turnkey substation projects in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation, managing infrastructure projects with high competence.

As part of this role, you will help shape a new company’s future. If you enjoy challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and want to work with motivated professionals in the Substations EPC business, this is a great opportunity.

To learn more about Linxon, click the link below:

Building the infrastructure to power the world – we are Linxon! – YouTube

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

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