Project Buyer

The One Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive consultancy is seeking a Project Buyer for a 3-month contract in Northampton. The successful candidate will play a key role in procurement, ensuring the right parts and services are secured to meet project specifications. Experience in the automotive sector or related industries such as Motorsport and Aerospace is highly regarded, with a competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Buying, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Familiarity with internal combustion engines, batteries, or hybrid systems.
• Background in related fields like Motorsport or Aerospace considered.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to ensure parts and services meet project needs.
• Provide purchasing support for various production programs.
• Ensure effective change management control for purchase orders.

Skills

Supplier Selection

Purchasing Support

Change Management

Job description

The One Group is working with an automotive consultancy that provides services to customers in the areas of internal combustion engines, batteries, and hybrid systems for the automotive sector. They are seeking a Project Buyer to join them on an ongoing contract basis.

As a Project Buyer, you will be responsible for working within a team to ensure all parts and services are produced following company procedures. You will provide purchasing support to the business and engineering project teams for internal, research and development, prototype, and customer production programs.

You will have the opportunity to ensure the selection of correct suppliers to meet specific project requirements and that PO numbers are released properly, ensuring effective change management control.

Ideally, candidates will come from a Project Buying background within the automotive sector; however, experience in industries such as Motorsport, Off-Highway, and Aerospace will also be considered.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate on a 3-month contract, which is likely to be extended.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally renowned company that exceeds customer expectations in powertrain development for various clients.

If you are interested in this role, please click to apply, and Kieran Evans will contact you to discuss further details.