Buyer

Manpower; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced buyer to join their team. This role involves managing vendor relationships and sourcing items for procurement. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong work ethic, adaptability, and negotiation skills. Located in North Oxfordshire, this position offers opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or buying in a technical field.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Source and place orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiate lower pricing with suppliers.
• Manage purchased items from requisition to stock management.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

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...