Group Services - Purchasing Specialist

Porsche Cars GB Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium automotive company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to provide commercial support for indirect spend activities. This role involves leading tender processes, developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and working closely with various teams. The ideal candidate should possess extensive purchasing experience and a strong background in retail or automotive industries. A competitive salary and attractive benefits, including an annual bonus and private medical insurance, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

27 days of annual leave

VW sister loan car scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in Purchasing.
• Retail or Automotive background.
• Experience with e-procurement tools and digital sourcing platforms.
• Advanced SAP knowledge and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender processes for identified procurement opportunities.
• Develop sourcing strategies with PRG Centres and PCGB HQ.
• Support supplier performance reviews and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare purchase order recommendations for PCGB and PRG.
• Manage supplier base cooperation with Finance and Legal teams.
• Implement group purchasing policies and deliver training.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Retail or Automotive background

E-procurement tools

Advanced SAP knowledge

Education

Professional procurement certification (CIPS or equivalent)

Job description

As a Purchasing Specialist (Buyer), you will provide commercial support to Porsche Cars Great Britain (PCGB) and Porsche Retail Group (PRG) by managing the procurement process for Porsche's indirect spend activities. As a key member of the Purchasing team, you will help strengthen and evolve the Purchasing function within PCGB, driving it to the next strategic level and leading innovation within PRG's procurement operations.

This role covers PCGB's Head Office in Reading, all seven PRG Centres (Reading, Guildford, Hatfield, West London, South London, East London, and Mayfair), the Distribution Centre, the Experience Centre, and contracts supporting service centres.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender processes for identified opportunities within defined value thresholds
• Collaborate with PRG Centres and PCGB HQ to develop sourcing strategies, leveraging scale and synergies across the retail group
• Support group-level reviews to identify and deliver improved supplier performance, efficiency gains, cost‑saving opportunities, and added value from strategic suppliers
• Prepare supplier appointment recommendations, review and create purchase orders for PCGB and PRG, and analyse procurement data to identify opportunities
• Accredit and manage the supplier base in close cooperation with Finance and Legal teams
• Assist in building group supplier portfolios and framework agreements
• Support the PCGB Purchasing Manager in developing the group function, including providing absence cover
• Offer advice and support on effective supplier management practices
• Authorise and release purchase orders within PRG's purchasing system and SAP, up to applicable value thresholds
• Assist in managing the purchasing process by implementing group purchasing policies
• Deliver proactive training and on‑site support to PCGB and PRG colleagues
• Ensure adherence to purchasing policies and provide ongoing support to all stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive experience working in Purchasing
• Retail or Automotive background
• Experience with e‑procurement tools and digital sourcing platforms
• Advanced SAP knowledge and reporting capabilities

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS or equivalent)
• Proactive approach to process improvement and innovation

Benefits

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities. Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.

To fulfil this mission, Porsche is devoted to celebrating our diverse voices and cultivating an environment that reflects the varied communities we touch. This is our commitment, and we invite you to share in this vision.

In return, we offer a competitive salary with an annual bonus, access to the VW sister loan car scheme, private medical insurance, 27 days of annual leave, and other attractive benefits. If you possess the skills and experience, we seek and are looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a premium brand, we encourage you to apply using the link below.

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide personalised responses to every applicant.

Company

Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) is the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing, and service of Porsche cars in the UK, as well as managing a network of authorised Porsche Centres across the country.