Senior Buyer

Gordon Murray Automotive; Towcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier automotive company in Towcester seeks a Senior Buyer to strategically source high-quality components and services. You'll manage supplier relationships and optimize procurement processes while supporting business objectives. Key skills include negotiation, manufacturing knowledge, and effective communication. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and private medical scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Private Medical Scheme

Enhanced Personal Pension Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Parking Onsite

Qualifications

• Proven experience in negotiating is essential.
• Must be a team player with a resourceful attitude.
• Experience in manufacturing and general engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure components/services.
• Maintain an acceptable supplier base for the automotive industry.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of manufacturing technologies

Understanding of supply chain procedures

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Department: Harness / PMU

Location: Towcester

Description

The Senior Buyer will be responsible for strategically sourcing the highest-quality components and services for their designated project or department, ensuring the best balance of cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role will play a pivotal part in maintaining strong supplier relationships with suppliers, optimising procurement processes, and supporting the successful delivery of key business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a supplier base acceptable for the automotive industry and to establish project/department procurement as designated.
• Develop and implement procurement commodity strategies that effectively use the resources available to form part of the overall department and company strategies.
• Support department colleagues as and when necessary.
• Source and procure components/services.
• Assist in further development of existing suppliers.
• Assess potential suppliers both technically and commercially.
• Provide support to assess and report on new technology/services and applications.
• Assist with proposal costings, as required.
• Provide a role model for Buyers and Associate Buyers.
• Ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures.
• Assist in day to day running of the Purchasing Department and all activities associated with it.
• Undertake cost down activities as directed by the Commodity or Purchasing Manager.
• Assess existing suppliers with the aim to optimise the supplier base.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies.
• Proven experience in negotiating.
• Experience in manufacturing of fast-moving consumer goods and general engineering.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients.
• Good understanding of supply chain procedures.
• Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional processes.
• Works well under pressure and has a passion for delivering objectives.
• Computer literate – Microsoft office suite and previous experience with an ERP system would be
• beneficial.
• Resourceful attitude with flexible and proactive approach.
• Proven track record for project management.
• Organised, persuasive, resourceful, ambitious, self-directing, passion for delivering objectives,
• comfortable challenging existing processes.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients
• Must be a team player.
  
  

Benefits

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite
  

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.