Buyer

TipTopJob; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the automotive sector as a Buyer in Banbury. This role involves managing supply chains, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring timely delivery of components. Enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and various benefits while contributing to innovative motorsport projects.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Professional development

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Pension scheme

Fitness classes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of supply chain dynamics.
• Experience in motorsport or high-performance engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Securing supply of components and materials within budgets and deadlines.
• Leading supplier negotiations and monitoring performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Education

CIPS Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

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Buyer : Motorsport Sector

Location: Oxfordshire (onsite) Early finish on a Friday.

Competitive salary + benefits, 25 days holiday, Pension scheme.

Step into the fast lane of your career with a role at the heart of cutting-edge automotive innovation. We're looking for a results-driven Buyer to join our elite Motorsport team in Banbury—someone who thrives under pressure and is passionate about precision, performance, and efficiency.

In this role, you won't just be placing orders; you'll be shaping supply chains, driving commercial value, and ensuring every component arrives on time, to spec, and within budget. You'll work across technical teams, manage key supplier relationships, and play a pivotal role in supporting some of the most advanced motorsport engineering projects in the world.

What You'll Be Doing

• Securing the supply of components and materials in line with requirements, budgets, and deadlines.
• Benchmarking products and suppliers to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Leading and supporting supplier negotiations, contract implementation, and long-term relationships.
• Monitoring and improving supplier performance using robust KPIs.
• Providing strategic insights on cost-saving initiatives, stock control, and procurement planning.
• Contributing to departmental goals including cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and stock optimisation.
• Supporting cross-functional teams with procurement advice and best practices.

What They Are Looking For

• A confident, commercially minded individual with strong negotiation skills.
• A solid understanding of car component manufacturing and supply chain dynamics.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (IFS preferred) and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent time management and the ability to handle changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• An eye for detail, a drive for accuracy, and a natural sense of organisation.
• Ideally CIPS qualified, with a working knowledge of contract law and purchase terms.
• Experience in motorsport or a high-performance engineering environment is a plus.

What They Offer

• A competitive salary that grows with your impact.
• 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy more).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant.
• Pension and car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Access to fitness classes, wellbeing support, and health consultations.
• Paid volunteering days and social events throughout the year.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and exclusive discounts.
• Life assurance.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

To ensure your CV is processed effectively, please include your name, email address, phone number, and location (postcode, town, or county).

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Automotive, Motorsport, Engineering