Purchasing Manager

Aurrigo; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Coventry seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement and supply chain activities. The role involves sourcing automotive components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates will have experience with JLR and Aston Martin systems, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive working culture

Innovative project opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing electrical and electronic components for automotive sector.
• Direct knowledge of JLR and Aston Martin systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure automotive components ensuring quality and cost targets.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
• Communicate directly with customers to ensure their needs are met.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Aurrigo Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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Job Title: Purchasing Manager


Location: Based full time at our Coventry HQ

Type: Full-time

Company Overview:

Aurrigo International plc is a leading provider of cutting-edge transport technology solutions, specialising in the design, engineering, and manufacture of Automotive OEM products and autonomous vehicles primarily for Airport baggage and cargo operations. With over 30 years of industry expertise, we are recognised for our innovation, reliability, and commitment to excellence.

Role Overview:

We are looking to appoint an experienced and proactive purchasing manager to manage our procurement and supply chain activities. This key role involves sourcing critical components, building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, talking directly to customers to deliver their needs, and ensuring smooth collaboration across departments such as quality and manufacturing. Experience with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Aston Martin systems is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate directly with customers to ensure their needs are met and maintain a smooth uninterrupted delivery of parts to all customers
• Source and procure automotive electrical and electronic components, along with many other part categories, ensuring quality, lead-time, and cost targets are met
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, conducting performance reviews and ensuring compliance with procurement standards
• Liaise closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams to align sourcing with project needs
• Apply knowledge of JLR and Aston Martin systems to enhance compatibility and efficiency in sourcing processes
• Act as a calm, effective problem-solver, resolving any supply chain issues with a solutions-focused approach
• Maintain accurate documentation of procurement activities, including contracts, supplier data, and performance metrics
• Monitor market trends and technological advancements relevant to automotive electronics and component sourcing
• Other related activities as deemed appropriate for the business
  
  

Person Specification:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in sourcing electrical and electronic components for the automotive sector
• Direct knowledge of, or experience with, JLR and Aston Martin procurement and engineering systems
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels
• Calm and re-assuring under pressure with excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Organised and detail-oriented with experience of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with IATF 16949 quality standards and automotive industry requirements
• Working knowledge of PPAP, FMEA, IMDS, and REACH compliance processes
• Familiarity with Sage Line 50 is an advantage
  
  

Key Attributes:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical and commercially aware
• Flexible, adaptable, and a strong team player
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Warm and friendly and a ‘go to person’ for other team members when they need support
  
  

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• The chance to work on innovative, future-focused projects in the automotive and autonomous transport technology sectors
  
  

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Purchasing Lead, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Category Manager, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Supplier Development Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Automotive Buyer, Materials Manager

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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