Buyer

Manpower; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company based in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced buyer to manage vendor relationships and procurement processes. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills and be adaptable to changes in a fast-evolving environment. Responsibilities include sourcing contract items, negotiating prices, and managing the stock of purchased components. This role offers great career progression opportunities as the company expands and focuses on sustainability in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and placing orders for technical and non-technical items.
• Strong work ethic and ability to hit the ground running.
• Ability to manage stock and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate lower pricing with suppliers.
• Manage vendor relationships and order placements.
• Maintain supplier details and manage the stock of purchased items.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Vendor relationship management

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPS qualification 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.

Maintenance of Supplier details on the procurement s...