Automotive Parts Buyer — Onsite Growth Role

Manpower UK - RISE; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Buyer to manage procurement processes and vendor relationships. This role involves sourcing items, negotiating prices, and ensuring stock levels meet requirements. Ideal candidates will have a background as a buyer in a medium enterprise and a strong understanding of automotive parts. Flexibility, communication skills, and an initiative-driven attitude are essential. The position offers a salary between £37k and £45k, Monday to Friday, with options for flexible working hours and free onsite parking.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven history as a buyer in a medium enterprise.
• Knowledge of automotive parts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and placing orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiating pricing and maintaining supplier details.
• Managing stock levels and goods inwards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Understanding of engineering drawings

Tools

MS Office Suite

Asana

Jira

Partsbox inventory control

Job description

A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Buyer to manage procurement processes and vendor relationships. This role involves sourcing items, negotiating prices, and ensuring stock levels meet requirements. Ideal candidates will have a background as a buyer in a medium enterprise and a strong understanding of automotive parts. Flexibility, communication skills, and an initiative-driven attitude are essential. The position offers a salary between £37k and £45k, Monday to Friday, with options for flexible working hours and free onsite parking.