Senior Buyer

Dynisma Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Bristol is seeking a skilled procurement professional to manage supply chain operations and supplier relations. This role involves negotiating contracts and ensuring compliance with best practices while evaluating suppliers' quality and performance. Candidates should have expertise in procurement strategies and risk management. The organization offers competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment that fosters innovation and growth.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement operations and supply chain management required.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and terms effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to assess supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers aligned with company strategy.
• Manage high risk procurement projects to meet customer requirements.
• Develop procurement strategies that align with project timelines.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Market research

Risk management

Financial analysis

Job description

Dynisma is revolutionising the automotive and motorsport driving simulator market with its disruptive Motion Generator technology. Our cutting‑edge approach to simulator design delivers more data about vehicle dynamics and ride to drivers and passengers with less latency and more accurately than any other motion simulators available.

The Team

We are a team of engineers experienced both in the design and manufacture of driving simulators, as well as their use in vehicle development. We develop, deliver and support outstanding, ground‑breaking simulators and motion generators that support the engineering that leads to winning performance on the track.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

Procurement Operations & Supply Chain Management:

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and prices with suppliers to ensure the best possible conditions for the company aligned with supply chain strategy.
• Management of high risk and/ or strategic procurement projects to deliver works, goods, and services, which meet or exceed customer requirements
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers that meet the company's standards for quality, cost, and reliability.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies relating to categories that are managed by Buyer and that align with company goals and project timelines.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and performance metrics. ensuring that they are in line with the supplier performance management process.
• Collaborate with the engineering and production teams to understand their material and component requirements.
• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that could impact supply chain strategies.
• Stay up to date on commodity trends, currency fluctuations, tariffs, and international trade policies that could influence purchasing decisions.
• Manage the supplier forecast, delivery schedules and re‑schedule requests with suppliers in a timely manner to minimise impact on production schedules
• Responsible of reviewing and approving ECOs and setting up items in Business System.
• Support in the regular review and improvements of procurement policies, procedures, controls and business systems across the organisation.
• Contribute to the continuous review of current supply chain agreements vs new product needs to optimise spend and quality.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Promote sustainable procurement practices and alignment with corporate social responsibility goals.
• Maintain accurate and auditable procurement documentation.

Financial & Risk Management:

• Support in ensuring that the material purchasing requirements in the forward forecasts, ensure we are getting value for money from our supply chain, and implementing procurement initiatives to drive cost savings for the business against project budgets
• Oversee critical suppliers credentials and risk levels.
• Support in the continuous improvement of cost management optimisation.
• Implement risk management practices to minimise exposure to supply chain disruptions, compliance breaches, or reputational damage

Why join Dynisma?

Dynisma is growing rapidly, and we are looking for outstanding people across all parts of the business to help build our future.

The culture is passionate, fast‑paced, open, and transparent. People work in a flat structure with hands‑on application, innovation, and experimentation constantly in mind.

Benefits include a competitive basic salary, pension, life insurance, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, Cycle to work and electric car vehicle schemes.

Dynisma is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you require any special assistance or accommodations during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to support you to ensure a fair and comfortable experience.