Project Buyer

Location: Renfrew, Scotland, United Kingdom, PA4 8XJ

Company: Chart Industries

The Role...

As the Project Buyer , you will be responsible for managing procurement activities for allocated projects, ensuring that all aspects, including quality, on-time delivery (OTD), and budgetary requirements, are met. You will play a key role in supplier selection, contract negotiation, schedule management, and supplier performance monitoring to ensure successful project execution.

Who Are We...

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What Will You Do...

• Manage the procurement process for engineered projects, including issuing enquiries, selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, expediting orders, and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Implement the EMENA Supply Chain strategy in collaboration with the EMENA New Build Procurement Lead.
• Ensure purchase orders are placed with approved suppliers, securing the best commercial terms while ensuring contractual requirements are met.
• Monitor supplier performance, managing non-conformances and corrective actions to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions, supporting cost framework agreements with suppliers.
• Oversee quality inspections, coordinating internal and customer quality control (QC) activities.
• Facilitate supplier visits by clients, client representatives, and internal stakeholders.
  
  

What Do You Bring...

• Diploma or 3+ years of post-apprentice experience in Mechanical/Fabrication Engineering.
• Proven experience in managing global suppliers, with strong cultural awareness and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Minimum 3 years of sourcing experience, preferably in project-related procurement or fabrications.
• Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of contractual terms and conditions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook).
  
  

Desirable

• Experience with Microsoft AX ERP system or equivalent.
• Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 Quality Systems and Health & Safety standards.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and experience working with freight forwarders.
  
  

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

Our Benefits...

This is a permanent position working 37 hours per week, based at our office in Renfrew. Our range of fantastic benefits includes:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment.
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% with Scottish Widows
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – Free Counselling, Physiotherapy, financial support etc
• Training & Development Opportunities
  
  

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.