Buyer

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Job Search Place Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing for engineering components.
  • Company: Leading UK manufacturer in the automotive and motorsport sector.
  • Benefits: Competitive package, 27 days holiday, pension match, and training opportunities.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career growth potential.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive team and make an impact in a dynamic industry.
  • Qualifications: 3+ years purchasing experience in manufacturing and strong negotiation skills.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturer operating within the automotive and motorsport sector, for an experienced Buyer to join their established Purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity that would suit you if you have experience within buying within an engineering and manufacturing environment.

Role: Buyer (Permanent) β€” Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:45, Friday 8:00–12:30. Location: Coventry.

Responsibilities

  • Manage supplier relationships to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for engineering components and services.
  • Support sourcing activities, supplier selection, RFQs, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Manage purchasing activities relating to engineering changes and supplier performance.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and support reporting requirements.

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years' purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Experience managing direct material suppliers and technical engineering commodities.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • 27 Days + Bank Holidays.
  • Pension match + 1.
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Buyer employer: Job Search Place Limited

Join a leading UK manufacturer in the automotive and motorsport sector, where your expertise as a Buyer will be valued in a supportive and collaborative team environment. With a competitive benefits package, including 27 days of holiday and opportunities for training and development, this role in Coventry offers a meaningful career path in an innovative industry that prioritises employee growth and well-being.

Job Search Place Limited

Contact Details:

Job Search Place Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Buyer

Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation Skills
Engineering Component Sourcing
RFQ Management
Continuous Improvement
Purchasing Record Maintenance
Direct Material Supplier Management