Interim Automotive Buyer | Circa £500 per day

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performance automotive brand is seeking an Interim Automotive Buyer. You will play a crucial role in managing supplier relationships and driving procurement strategies across key vehicle commodities. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in procurement within the automotive sector and is skilled in negotiations and cost analysis. This position offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Ability to manage complex supplier relationships.
• Familiarity with structured sourcing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and finalise production contracts.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans that meet cost, quality, and timing objectives.
• Conduct supplier assessments and provide sourcing recommendations.

Skills

Proven experience in procurement or commodity buying

Strong negotiation skills

Sound understanding of cost breakdown analysis

Analytical and detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

CIPS qualification advantageous

Job description

Interim Automotive Buyer | Circa £500 per day (Inside IR35) | West Midlands / Warwickshire (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].

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