Buyer

Manpower; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company based in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced buyer to join their team. This onsite role focuses on managing vendor relationships and sourcing items to support operational success. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a proactive attitude and strong negotiation skills. Working within a diverse environment, this position offers opportunities for career progression within a company passionate about sustainability and innovation in the automotive sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and procurement in an automotive or technology environment.
• Ability to manage both technical and non-technical buying processes.
• Strong negotiation skills to achieve cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and placing orders for various contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiating lower pricing whenever possible.
• Maintaining supplier details and managing stock levels.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Negotiation skills

Proactive attitude

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Education

CIPS or working towards it

Tools

Digital parts requisition systems

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...