Interim Automotive Buyer | Circa £500 per day

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious engineering company in the UK is seeking an Interim Automotive Buyer. This role involves leading supplier negotiations and developing strategic sourcing plans within the automotive sector. Candidates should have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a relevant degree. Join a dynamic team where innovation meets precision in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commodity buying within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Confidence managing complex supplier relationships.
• Ability to develop strategic sourcing plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and finalise production contracts.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and mitigate supplier cost increases.
• Support risk assessments and total acquisition cost analysis.

Skills

Proven experience in procurement

Strong negotiation skills

Understanding of cost breakdown analysis

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering or related field

CIPS qualification

Job description

Interim Automotive Buyer | Circa £500 per day (Inside IR35) | Surrey / Berkshire (Hybrid)

To apply please contact Oskar at [e-mail]

Ready to join a world-renowned, high-performance automotive brand at the forefront of innovation and technology? This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished Interim Commodity Buyer to play a pivotal role in driving procurement excellence across key vehicle commodity groups.

You’ll be joining a fast-moving, precision-driven environment where engineering, performance and innovation converge, and importantly where procurement has a direct influence on quality, cost, and future product success.

The Opportunity

As an Interim Commodity Buyer, you’ll take ownership of sourcing and supplier management within specific commodity areas ranging from Electric Powertrain and Electrical Systems to Chassis, Body, Interior, Exterior and Carbon Components. You’ll work collaboratively with Engineering, Supplier Quality and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver sourcing strategies that balance performance, innovation, and commercial value.

What You’ll Do

• Lead supplier negotiations and finalise production contracts across assigned commodities.
• Develop and deploy strategic sourcing plans that ensure cost, quality, and timing objectives are met.
• Conduct supplier assessments and make informed sourcing recommendations.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and mitigate supplier cost increases.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical, commercial, and quality requirements.
• Act as a key contact for supplier relationship management (SRM) and performance tracking.
• Support risk assessments and total acquisition cost analysis.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in procurement or commodity buying within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and confidence managing complex supplier relationships.
• Sound understanding of cost breakdown analysis, risk assessment, and structured sourcing strategy.
• Commercially astute, analytical and detail-oriented with a collaborative approach.
• Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred. CIPS qualification advantageous.

Why Apply

You’ll be joining a truly dynamic and prestigious engineering business where innovation meets precision. The pace is fast, and the impacts are immediate making this an ideal platform for an ambitious procurement professional who thrives on challenge and delivery.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting interim procurement role within an iconic, performance-driven brand, please apply here or contact Oskar at [e-mail].