Project Buyer M/F

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ORECA is seeking a Project Buyer to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure the timely delivery of materials. The role requires a Master's degree and significant experience in purchasing, ideally in motorsports. Benefits include a permanent contract, training opportunities, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

12 RTT days per year

Attractive health and insurance coverage

Opportunity to attend training courses

Social and economic committee benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 10 years of experience in purchasing, ideally in motorsports.
• Strong team spirit and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and evaluating suppliers and subcontractors.
• Managing RFQs and negotiating contractual terms.
• Monitoring the performance of key suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Master's degree (Bac +5 level)

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Job description

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Client:

ORECA

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Company Description :
Since 1973, we have become one of the benchmarks of "Made in France" motorsport. Oreca, both a racing team and a company specializing in the construction of competition cars, has achieved numerous successes in endurance racing.
Our success also extends beyond the track, thanks to our passion, performance, boldness, and commitment. While maintaining our family identity, our reputation has become international.

Mission

As part of its various projects, ORECA Motorsport is looking for a Project Buyer M/F, based in Signes, near the Paul Ricard circuit in the VAR region.

Reporting to the Project Purchasing Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Prospecting and evaluating suppliers and subcontractors:
• Research and identify potential suppliers or subcontractors,
• Assess their ability to meet the specific needs of projects, taking into account technical, quality, and timing aspects.
• Managing RFQs :
• Launch RFQ,
• Assess their ability to meet technical requirements, quality standards, as well as the project's deadlines and schedule constraints.
• Negotiating contractual terms:
• Negotiate the terms and conditions of contracts with suppliers, aiming to optimize service quality, reduce costs, and meet deadlines.
• Ensure order monitoring in collaboration with suppliers (follow-ups on orders, reminders for open orders or via the purchasing service),
• Manage supplier issues in coordination with the procurement team.
• Monitoring the performance of key suppliers:
• Monitor the performance of strategic suppliers,
• Analyze performance indicators and define action plans to improve their efficiency and reliability.

Qualification & Experience:

With a Master's degree (Bac +5 level), you have gained significant experience of at least 5 to 10 years in purchasing, ideally in motorsports, during which you demonstrated strong team spirit.

You have abilities with IT tools, particularly Excel and an ERP system.

You speak fluent English, facilitating communication with international contacts. Knowledge of Italian language would be an additional asset.

You are curious and have excellent communication skills, enabling you to maintain smooth relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

You are a rigorous person with strong analytical abilities.

Why choose ORECA:

• Type of contract: Permanent contract (CDI), Monday to Friday – 12 RTT days per year,
• Opportunity to attend training courses,
• A social and economic committee (CSE) offering benefits (social, cultural, and leisure services),
• A natural environment in the heart of the Saint Baume area, offering opportunities for sporting breaks (mountain biking, hiking, etc.),
• Attractive health and insurance coverage,
• The growth of the ORECA Group has led us to build a state-of-the-art 8000m² technical center, dedicated to performance and serving as a center of excellence in race car production.

Recruitment process:

If your profile matches, you will first have a phone interview with the HR team. Then, you will meet either via Teams or in person with your future work team!

Passion knows no limits—our job offers are open to everyone. We base our hiring on your skills and motivation, and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.