Buyer

Manpower; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in the automotive sector is seeking an experienced buyer to join their team in North Oxfordshire. This role involves managing vendor relationships and sourcing both contract and non-contract items. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation in EV technology, providing a dynamic environment with ample career advancement opportunities. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and a proactive work ethic to thrive in this evolving field.

Qualifications

• Experience as a buyer in a relevant industry.
• Strong work ethic and proactive attitude.
• Ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Source and place orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiate lower pricing whenever possible.
• Manage vendor relationships and stock management of parts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vendor relationship management

Adaptability

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.

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