Buyer

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

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire seeks an experienced Buyer to manage procurement processes and vendor relationships. This role involves sourcing items, negotiating prices, and ensuring stock levels meet requirements. Ideal candidates will have a background as a buyer in a medium enterprise and a strong understanding of automotive parts. Flexibility, communication skills, and an initiative-driven attitude are essential. The position offers a salary between £37k and £45k, Monday to Friday, with options for flexible working hours and free onsite parking.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven history as a buyer in a medium enterprise.
• Knowledge of automotive parts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and placing orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiating pricing and maintaining supplier details.
• Managing stock levels and goods inwards.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Understanding of engineering drawings

Tools

MS Office Suite

Asana

Jira

Partsbox inventory control

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 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.