EXPLORE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Project Buyer
Aqilea
Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
Job data: Headcount Labs, ODbL 1.0. Job descriptions belong to their employers.
Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
Role: Project Buyer Job Ref Id: JD-1309 Competence level: 4+ years Start date: 2027-01-11 End date: 2027-07-05 Extension option: Yes Scope: 100% Location: Luleå Remote work: On-site Language: English Application deadline: 2026-12-18 Number of consultants: 1 Security clearance: No About the assignment We are looking for a Project Buyer. Join our Group Transformation Office as a Project Buyer and play a key role in bringing large, multi-year construction projects to life. You will work at the heart of procurement delivery, turning agreed contracts and schedules into accurate, well-managed purchase orders that keep our projects on track. This is a great opportunity to grow your expertise in project procurement while contributing to meaningful improvements in how we build for the future. Responsibilities • Coordinate, draft and place purchase orders in line with agreed contracts, schedules and cost control requirements. • Ensure purchase orders are confirmed and fully understood by receiving parties, and resolve any discrepancies quickly and constructively. • Update purchase orders in accordance with authorized change orders and variation orders, following agreed processes. • Onboard contractors, suppliers, sub-contractors and sub-suppliers in line with our onboarding processes, tools and risk evaluation requirements. • Maintain accurate documentation for contracts, purchase orders and procurement specifications. • Set up, track and administer RFx (RFI/RFP/RFQ) processes in procurement systems such as Ivalua and SharePoint. • Support contractor and supplier negotiations as agreed with the delegated Procurement Manager. • Collaborate with Procurement and Project Managers, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality procurement outcomes. • Help maintain the project procurement strategy and plan, and work with engineering and construction teams to identify improvements. • Drive continuous improvement and apply procurement best practices consistently across the team. Requirements Mandatory • You are well organized, with strong time management skills and the confidence to manage multiple priorities independently. • You enjoy building trusted relationships and collaborating across teams, both within our organisation and with external partners. • You are detail-oriented and take pride in accurate documentation and compliant, consistent procurement execution. • You are curious about new tools and ways of working, and you enjoy using data to analyze and report on progress. • You communicate clearly and confidently in English, both in writing and verbally. • Required: • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Business, Supply Chain Management or a related field. • Experience with large, multi-year construction projects. • Knowledge of capital equipment, construction materials and installation or service contracts. • Understanding of construction, installation and equipment contracts, including terms and conditions. • Knowledge of project procurement processes and best practices. • Proficiency in procurement systems and tools. • Advanced Microsoft 365 skills for analysis and reporting. • Strong written and verbal English communication skills. • Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills, internally and externally. • Strong organizational and time management skills. Nice-to-have • Nice to have: • Hands-on experience with e-procurement or RFx tools such as Ivalua, IFS, SAP etc. • Experience supporting supplier onboarding and risk evaluation processes. • Exposure to supplier negotiations or contract management. • Experience working in or alongside engineering and construction teams.