Buyer

Manpower UK Ltd; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company is seeking an experienced buyer in Kidlington, UK. The role involves managing vendor relationships, sourcing and placement of orders, and maintaining stock levels. Applicants should have a proven track record in buying and knowledge of automotive parts. The company offers a salary between £37k and £45k with a Monday to Friday work schedule. This is an on-site position, providing opportunities for career growth and involvement in innovative automotive technology projects.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer in a medium enterprise.
• Knowledge of automotive parts.
• Ability to adapt to various purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Source and place orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiate pricing and conditions with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier details and review performance.
• Control stock levels and manage inventory.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Understanding of engineering drawings

Tools

MS Office Suite

Asana

Jira

Partsbox

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 system and review of supplier performance.
• Develop our buying processes as needed.
• Maintenance of minimum stock levels against parts system requirements.
• Adjust parts system component parameters to achieve on time availability and appropriate batch sizes.
• Progress and chase outstanding POs in liaison with Production management
• Control goods inwards, and stock management
• Assist in other areas of the Company as required against reasonable requests

Requirements

• Have a proven history in working as a buyer in a medium enterprise.
• Knowledge of automotive parts.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and data
• Be flexible and an excellent communicator.
• Have a can-do attitude, working well on own initiative as well as being part of the wider team

Desirable Experience

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.
• Familiarity of 'Partsbox' inventory control system

If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to the future of sustainable automotive technology, apply now to join their innovative team.

The salary offered depending on experience is £37k - £45k, Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm and free parking is available onsite.