Buyer

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm is seeking a Buyer to take on critical responsibilities in procurement and supplier management within the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have proven experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach, all aimed at delivering cost-effective solutions and driving organizational objectives. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits as part of a progressive workplace committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Personal Pension Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Parking Onsite

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and procurement skills.
• Ability to manage supplier performance and develop commodity strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and nomination processes for procurement.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure cost-effective procurement and continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Resourcefulness

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in automotive industry

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Buyer

Department: Direct Purchasing

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Shalford

Reporting To: Anna Szturc

Description

Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world's greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.

This role reports to the Purchasing Commodity Manager for Chassis at Gordon Murray Automotive and holds end-to-end responsibility for sourcing, supplier management, and cost control across multiple projects. The focus is on delivering high-quality, cost-effective components while developing commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement.

Key duties include leading sourcing and nomination processes, negotiating contracts, and ensuring supplier performance in cost, quality, and delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive or manufacturing, strong negotiation and procurement skills, and a proactive, organised approach with a passion for delivering results and progressing within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Purchasing Commodity Manager for Chassis in Gordon Murray Automotive
• Project life-cycle responsibility delivering high quality and value for money components.
• Accountability for cost and budget management for direct spend within Chassis function group and cross commodities if required
• Supplier performance and relationship management
• Developing commodity strategy
• Sourcing and nomination process lead across various projects.
• Negotiating, executing and monitoring contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Delivering cost down through commercial and VA/VE activities.
• Working cross functionally with main stakeholders to deliver company objectives.
• Managing supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery.
• Identification and development of continuous improvement opportunities
• Place and process purchase orders on behalf of Gordon Murray Group
• Assist in day to day running of the Purchasing Department and all activities associated with it.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies.
• Proven experience in negotiating.
• Previous experience in automotive or manufacturing industry
• Good understanding of procurement and supply chain procedures.
• Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional processes.
• Works well under pressure and has a passion for delivering objectives.
• Computer literate - Microsoft office suite and previous experience with an ERP system would be beneficial.
• Resourceful attitude with flexible and proactive approach.
• Organised, persuasive, resourceful, flexible, ambitious, self-directing, passion for delivering objectives, comfortable challenging existing processes.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients
• Self- motivation and enthusiasm to work autonomously and in a team
• Ambition to progress within the organisation
• Promote best practice within procurement area
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients
• Must be a team player.

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.