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Buyer

Banbury
Posted about 15 hours ago
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At Prodrive we believe there's no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world's leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our Advanced Technology business combines our pace and agility with free-thinking to deliver complex engineering solutions and specialist manufacturing programmes to the automotive, aerospace, marine, and defence sectors, accelerating the net zero journey for our customers.

We are looking for a Buyer to independently manage defined supplier packages, delivering cost, delivery and performance in line with customer and programme expectations. This role balances commercial judgement, governance and delivery discipline in a structured programme environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Independently manage assigned sourcing and supply management packages within OEM programmes.
  • Communicate directly with suppliers on pricing, lead times, capacity and delivery commitments.
  • Track parts and assemblies through to receipt, resolving delays or issues proactively.
  • Ensure components meet specification, documentation and quality expectations.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data including price, lead time, tooling, MOQ and commitments.
  • Resolve invoice queries by reconciling PO, delivery and supplier documentation.
  • Apply sound judgement when balancing cost, delivery and programme risk.
  • Track components through the full lifecycle from sourcing to build and programme close.

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Who are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or possess a technical qualification or equivalent standard. You will have experience in a purchasing role within automotive, manufacturing and Tier-1 environments, and be comfortable working to customer and programme requirements. You will have experience using ERP or purchasing systems, and be structured and organised, able to operate in a process-controlled manner at pace.

What can we offer you?

  • An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
  • 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
  • Enhanced family friendly policies (including enhanced maternity and paternity pay)
  • Training opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
  • Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
  • Cyclescheme
  • Exercise classes
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Exclusive company discounts
  • Life assurance

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We are an equal opportunities employer

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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Skills

Purchasing
Supplier Management
Cost Management
Delivery Management
Quality Assurance
ERP Systems
Organizational Skills
Communication
Problem Solving
Commercial Judgement
Documentation Management
Lifecycle Tracking
Technical Qualification
Manufacturing Experience
Automotive Experience
Process Control

Location

Banbury, England, United Kingdom

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