Buyer

Manpower; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced buyer to manage vendor relationships and handle procurement processes. This role, based in North Oxfordshire, is critical to the company's operational success as they expand in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong negotiation skills and a proactive attitude, contributing to the company’s sustainability efforts while ensuring efficient stock management.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing and procurement processes.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills for contract and non-contract items.

Responsibilities

• Source and place orders for items using requisition systems.
• Negotiate better pricing with suppliers.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Negotiation skills

Strong work ethic

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

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...