Buyer

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

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company in North Oxfordshire is looking for an experienced buyer to join their team. This role entails managing vendor relationships and sourcing both contract and non-contract items. Ideal candidates should have strong negotiation skills and be experienced in procurement. The position is onsite, offering significant opportunities for career progression in a fast-paced environment focused on cutting-edge EV technology. A CIPS qualification or progress towards it is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work with various stakeholders to manage vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Source and place orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors.
• Manage supplier details and procurement systems.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relationship management

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

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...