Buyer

Manpower; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company is seeking an experienced buyer to join their team in North Oxfordshire. The role involves managing vendor relationships, sourcing order placements, and requires strong negotiation skills. Candidates should ideally have CIPS or be working towards it, with the potential for career progression as the company expands. This is an onsite position that plays a crucial role in the operational success of the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and placement of orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Strong negotiation skills to achieve lower pricing.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Source and place orders using requisition systems.
• Negotiate pricing for better deals.
• Manage supplier details in the procurement system.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Negotiation skills

Proactive attitude

Adaptability

Education

CIPS or working towards CIPS

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...