Buyer

Manpower; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company in North Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced buyer to join their dynamic team. The position requires strong negotiation skills and a proactive approach to managing vendor relationships. The successful candidate will be crucial in overseeing the purchasing process and stock management for various items. This role offers ample opportunity for career advancement as the company continues to expand in the electric vehicle sector, promising a vibrant workplace dedicated to sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and order placement for contracts.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Experience in stock management of parts.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and placing orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiating lower pricing where possible.
• Managing purchased items route through to stock management.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPS certification or working towards it

Job description

Job Description

A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business. They are looking for an experienced buyer potentially with CIPS or working towards it to join an excellent team with plenty opportunity for career progression as the company grows.

They develop cutting-edge EV technology for vehicle manufacturers, and the defence sector to sustain and amplify their success, they are actively seeking talented individuals with a passion for sustainability and cars. They would expect you to hit the ground running, demonstrating a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a proactive attitude in this evolving arena.

This role reports to the CFO and is an onsite position based in North Oxfordshire and you will be critical to the operational success of the business. The role will focus on managing vendor relationships and will involve working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

It is a diverse role, covering technical and non-technical buying, the management of the purchased items route through the business to receipt and stock management of parts.

Key Responsibilities :

• Sourcing and placement of orders for contract and non-contract items using manual requisitions and digital parts requisition systems
• ??Negotiation of lower pricing whenever possible.

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