Technical Buyer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prodrive, a leading Motorsport company, is seeking a Technical Buyer to optimize product sourcing and supplier relationships in Banbury. The role involves ensuring procurement aligns with operational needs while supporting a collaborative team environment. Candidates with a strong background in purchasing, excellent communication, and negotiation skills are encouraged to apply for this full-time position.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus purchase options

Training opportunities for professional development

Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes

Paid time off for volunteering

Social events throughout the year

Exclusive company discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in Motorsport or equivalent is essential.
• Understanding of car component manufacturing and basic engineering processes.
• Preferably CIPS qualified.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely supply of products in line with budget and stock levels.
• Assist engineers in selecting suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Monitor supplier performance for delivery and quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

IFS ERP system

Excel

Job description

Prodrive Banbury, England, United Kingdom

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At Prodrive we believe there's no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world's leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

We are looking for a Technical Buyer to join our Motorsport team in Banbury who will ensure the correct products are sourced at the right time, quality and price in line with approved requests, budget and predicted stock levels. To provide guidance on all DFM, purchasing, stock control and logistics tasks to the wider Prodrive team.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure timely supply of the correct products are sourced at the right time, quality and price in line with approved requests, budget and predicted stock levels;
• Assist Engineers in the selection of key suppliers and sources;
• Benchmarking of all products within the given area to ensure best total acquisition cost is achieved;
• Leading/supporting supplier relationships and negotiations as required to achieve the above. This will include technical partnerships, contract development and implementation;
• Continually monitor suppliers' performance using Prodrive's vendor rating system as a tool for measuring delivery and quality;
• Strategic planning for their commodities, reporting on budget, cost down actual against target, current projects status;
• To play an active role in achieving departmental objectives such as; cost reduction targets year on year, supplier reduction and improved stock management; and
• Ad-hoc duties as specified by the Head of Procurement.

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in Motorsport or equivalent is essential;
• A good understanding of car component manufacturing and basic engineering processes and information;
• An understanding of IFS ERP system and Excel is an advantage;
• Excellent time management in order to deal with changing priorities;
• Excellent communication skills for all levels is essential in this role;
• A sound understanding of contract law and terms of purchase;
• Willing to work additional hours to ensure tasks are completed in support of our customers requirements;
• A naturally well organised individual with good administration skills;
• An individual with excellent attention to detail;
• An excellent negotiator who is able to deliver results in line with targets; and
• Preferably CIPS qualified.

What can we offer you?

• An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact;
• 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days;
• Training opportunities for continuing professional development;
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes;
• Paid time off for volunteering;
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert;
• Social events throughout the year;
• Exclusive company discounts; and
• Life assurance.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

Come and make a difference.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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