Senior Technical Buyer - Automotive / Motorsport

CALLUM; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CALLUM is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer with a strong technical background and experience in automotive or motorsport projects. This full-time role involves leading procurement activities for low-volume production and managing supplier relationships to ensure high-quality parts on tight schedules. The ideal candidate will have expertise in project management and sourcing niche suppliers while contributing to innovative car builds.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive or motorsport project environments.
• Strong expertise in procurement of short-run parts, including 3D printing and CNC machining.
• Familiarity with NPI processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end purchasing for low-volume automotive projects.
• Source niche suppliers for customized requirements.
• Manage procurement timelines to support prototype builds.

Skills

Technical background

Project management

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Technical Buyer - Automotive / Motorsport

Senior Technical Buyer - Automotive / Motorsport

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We are looking for a highly organized and proactiveSenior Technical Buyerto join our specialised team at CALLUM; focused onsmall series production, show car builds & many other exciting fields. This role combines strategic sourcing with hands-on management to deliver high-quality, cost effective, on-time limited-run product commissions. You will manage procurement activities end-to-end from concept - through to delivery. Ensuring all parts, materials & services meet bespoke specifications, aggressive lead times, and premium quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end purchasing activities for low-volume automotive projects including show cars, concept vehicles, and exclusive small series builds.
• Possess a strong technical background in order to converse confidently between suppliers and Engineering/Operation departments.
• Source and develop niche suppliers capable of meeting highly customized and time-critical requirements.
• Work with Programme Management team to collaboratively build timing plans and release schedules & maintain plans in order to meet project deliverables.
• Work with the company’s Finance Department to align external commitment/terms to company revenue as well as managing the company’s risk.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and fabrication teams to align procurement strategy with creative and technical goals.
• Manage RFQs, cost analysis, supplier selection, and contracting for a wide range of components and materials, including one-off and hand-built parts.
• Monitor critical timelines and ensure delivery of parts to support tight prototype build schedules.
• Act as the main purchasing contact for project teams, managing updates, risks, and contingency planning.
• Maintain up-to-date BOM costing and support the budgeting process with real-time cost data.
• Drive cost, quality, and lead time improvements while balancing the unique demands of design-focused, low-volume projects.
• Work with Business Development team, contributing accurate cost information to enhance estimates and subsequent quote accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with project, quality, and documentation standards.

Preferred Attributes

• Background in automotive, concept vehicle or motorsport project environments.
• Familiarity with design-intent prototyping, CMF (Colour, Material, Finish) sourcing, and boutique craftsmanship.
• Strong attention to detail & wealth of experience in project management.
• Experience with one-off or short-run part procurement, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and custom interiors.
• Understanding NPI processes and procedures.
• Ability to address issues as they arise, and both make and drive decisions

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Design Services

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