Buyer

Roam; Manor Royal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing EV Infrastructure company in Manor Royal is seeking a Buyer to manage procurement activities, including supplier selection and negotiation. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of buying experience and excellent analytical skills. Join a team committed to making a difference in the EV industry. The role offers a proactive work environment and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in buying.
• Good awareness of market trends and product performance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchasing process for assigned product categories.
• Negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Analyse sales and inventory data to forecast demand.

Skills

Experience in buying

Commercial awareness

Communication and negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Roam is a rapidly growing EV Infrastructure business where our mission is to Electrify Your Everyday. We are driven by our mission and operate by our core values focusing on: People, Enabling Change, Simplicity and Resilience.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for supporting procurement activities, assisting in supplier selection and evaluation, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Your attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team will contribute to our overall procurement efficiency and success.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchasing process for assigned product categories, from raising purchase orders to ensuring timely delivery and stock availability.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality standards, and reliable lead times.
• Analyse sales and inventory data to forecast demand, optimize stock levels, and support merchandising and commercial decisions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, finance, and commercial teams to ensure smooth procurement operations and resolve any supplier issues.

About You

• 2–4 years’ experience in buying.
• Good commercial awareness with a keen eye for market trends, pricing, and product performance.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with confidence in building supplier relationships.
• Highly organised and analytical, comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and inventory systems to support decision-making.
• Collaborative and proactive mindset;you’re curious, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Diversity matters!

We want to build a team that reflects our society we live in and the customers we serve. Research shows that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At Roam, we want to encourage you to please apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with the requirements. You might be the perfect fit.

Why join us?

We are an extremely ambitious EV scale-up business with the financial backing to offer stable employment, where we are making a real difference in today\'s world.

Where climate and sustainability matter more than ever; the UK has set a Net Zero target and a ban on diesel/petrol new car purchases by 2030. In turn, this makes a fantastic opportunity for EVC to contribute and enable the EV revolution.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.