Buyer

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire is looking for an experienced buyer to manage vendor relationships and support operational success. This onsite role involves sourcing contracts and non-contract items, negotiating prices, and maintaining supplier performance. Candidates should have experience in purchasing, knowledge of automotive parts, and the ability to understand engineering data. The position offers a salary of £37k to £45k, and a Monday to Friday work schedule with free onsite parking.

Benefits

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Proven history in working as a buyer in a medium enterprise.
• Knowledge of automotive parts.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and data.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and placement of orders for contract and non-contract items.
• Negotiation of pricing.
• Maintenance of Supplier details on the procurement system.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Flexibility

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams)

Asana

Jira

Partsbox inventory control system

Job description

A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business. They are looking for an experienced buyer potentially with CIPS or working towards it to join an excellent team with plenty opportunity for career progression as the company grows. They develop cutting-edge EV technology for vehicle manufacturers and the defence sector to sustain and amplify their success. They are actively seeking talented individuals with a passion for sustainability and cars. You would be expected to hit the ground running, demonstrating a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a proactive attitude in this evolving arena. This role reports to the CFO and is an onsite position based in North Oxfordshire. You will be critical to the operational success of the business. The role will focus on managing vendor relationships and will involve working closely with internal and external stakeholders. It is a diverse role, covering technical and non-technical buying, the management of the purchased items route through the business to receipt and stock management of parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and placement of orders for contract and non-contract items using manual requisitions and digital parts requisition systems
• ??Negotiation of lower pricing whenever possible.
• Maintenance of Supplier details on the procurement system and review of supplier performance.
• Develop our buying processes as needed.
• Maintenance of minimum stock levels against parts system requirements.
• Adjust parts system component parameters to achieve on time availability and appropriate batch sizes.
• Progress and chase outstanding POs in liaison with Production management
• Control goods inwards, and stock management
• Assist in other areas of the Company as required against reasonable requests

Requirements

• Have a proven history in working as a buyer in a medium enterprise.
• Knowledge of automotive parts.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and data
• Be flexible and an excellent communicator.
• Have a can-do attitude, working well on own initiative as well as being part of the wider team

Desirable Experience

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
• Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.
• Familiarity of 'Partsbox' inventory control system

Job Details

If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to the future of sustainable automotive technology, apply now to join their innovative team. The salary offered depending on experience is £37k - £45k, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:00pm and free parking is available onsite.