Technical Buyer (Contract)

Evera Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Buyer to join a manufacturer of electric cars. You will be responsible for sourcing high-performance components and managing supplier relationships to ensure operational needs are met. The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding, experience in high-pressure purchasing environments, and is fluent in English. This position offers a contract role in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical drawings is essential.
• 2-5 years experience in technical purchasing preferred.
• Experience in precision engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source goods and services including HV electrical systems.
• Manage supplier performance and build strong relationships.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Strong technical understanding

Experience purchasing in high-pressure environments

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with low-volume manufacturing

Fluent in spoken and written English

Education

MCIPS qualified (or working towards)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Our client, a manufacturer of electric cars whose mission is to bring real engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars, is currently looking for a Technical Buyer (contract) to join their team!

The successful candidate will purchase goods, materials, and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, considering price, quality, and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply, you'll be instrumental in sourcing high-performance components for our electric hypercars. You'll support engineering projects, manage supplier relationships, and help shape our procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Source goods and services including HV electrical systems and EV batteries.
• Balance cost, quality, and delivery efficiency.
• Communicate delays and deviations clearly.
• Manage supplier performance and build strong relationships.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements.
• Deputise for the Head of Supply Chain when needed.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong technical understanding and ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience purchasing in high-pressure, dynamic environments.
• Familiarity with low-volume, high-performance manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and prioritisation skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Desirable:

• MCIPS qualified (or working towards), with 2-5 years in technical purchasing.
• Experience in precision engineering and ERP systems.
• Proven track record in sourcing HV system parts.

For more details regarding this exciting opportunity, simply click the "Apply now" button, submit a copy of your recently updated CV and a member of our team will be in touch shortly!