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Technical Buyer - Automotive / Motorsport

Perfect Storm Software, LLC

Bicester

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

16 days ago

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An energetic and enthusiastic Technical Buyer is sought for a dynamic automotive start-up. This role requires a proactive individual who can navigate the fast-paced environment of luxury vehicle production. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in procurement, excellent communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. You will be responsible for managing costs, delivering high-quality components, and collaborating across departments to ensure the success of innovative automotive projects. If you are passionate about merging art with automotive excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Previous procurement experience and strong negotiation skills are essential.
Ability to work autonomously with keen attention to detail.

Manage life-cycle responsibility for high-quality components.
Deliver commodity strategy aligned with business requirements.

Procurement Experience

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Negotiation Skills

Autonomous Work

Engineering Knowledge

ERP Systems Experience

SAP B1

I'm looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Technical Buyer to join our Automotive client in Oxfordshire.

This is a fast-moving start-up business and a can-do attitude is essential. This business stands at the intersection between art and automotive excellence, transcending traditional boundaries to craft vehicles that are both luxury collectable and functional art pieces.

Principal Role Accountabilities

Life-cycle responsibility delivering high quality, value for money components into Hedley Studios.
Accountability for cost and budget management for direct-spend portfolios.
Deliver commodity strategy in line with business requirements aligned with the organisations key stakeholders.
Reference and awareness of technology and quality roadmaps within scope.
Work cross-functionally with all departments to drive core quality, cost principles and process.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous procurement experience.
A strong, clear and confident communicator.
Ability to work to deadlines and demands.
Keen attention to accuracy and detail.
Proven commercial background / strong negotiator.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated to work autonomously.
Experience within small/medium businesses.
Engineering and technical knowledge.
Experience of ERP Systems, ideally SAP B1.

Nice To Have

Electrical Commodity experience.
Previous manufacturing / automotive procurement experience.
Knowledge of niche Production/Assembly environments.
Able to understand and interpret detailed component and assembly drawings.
Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and their appropriate selection.

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