Buyer - Automotive
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working Available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a growing automotive manufacturing business supplying a diverse and well-established customer base.
As Buyer, you will play a key role within the procurement and supply chain function, responsible for sourcing and purchasing automotive components, materials, and services to support customer programmes and day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Working closely with engineering, production, planning, quality, and supply chain , you will ensure the right parts and materials are available at the right time, while maintaining competitive costs, quality standards, and supplier performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Buyer with experience in automotive or manufacturing procurement to join a forward-thinking business and develop their career within a highly experienced procurement team.
Key Responsibilities
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Source and procure automotive components, materials, and services in line with production and customer requirements.
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Manage day-to-day supplier relationships, including cost, quality, delivery, and performance .
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Work closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, and Quality teams to ensure continuity of supply.
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Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and other commercial agreements with suppliers.
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Monitor supplier performance and proactively address delivery, quality, and supply issues.
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Support cost reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Monitor demand, inventory levels, and material availability to maintain optimum stock levels.
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Identify and manage potential supply chain risks, implementing corrective actions where required.
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Support the introduction of new automotive programmes, components, and suppliers .
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Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records and ensure procurement activity is aligned with business requirements.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and commercially focused Buyer who understands the demands of a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
You will ideally have:
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Previous experience as a Buyer, Procurement Specialist, or Purchasing professional within automotive or manufacturing.
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Strong experience of operational procurement and supplier management .
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Knowledge of automotive components, manufacturing processes, or engineering supply chains.
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Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to achieve cost and performance improvements.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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The ability to build strong, professional relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
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A proactive approach to resolving supply chain challenges and managing risk.
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Good analytical and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
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A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within automotive procurement and supply chain .
The Opportunity
In return, you will join an established and growing automotive business offering hybrid working, career development, and an excellent benefits package .
You'll become part of a supportive and experienced procurement team, with the opportunity to work across a range of automotive programmes and contribute directly to supplier performance, cost improvement, and the successful delivery of customer projects .
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hybrid Working Available
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