Job Title: Buyer

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Procurement Manager

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.

About 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.

Job Purpose

To manage sourcing activities within designated categories, ensuring the organization achieves best value in terms of cost, quality, and service. The Strategic Buyer is responsible for supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and ongoing supplier performance, supporting the Procurement Manager in delivering the overall procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations & Supply Chain Management

• Negotiate prices with suppliers to ensure the best possible price for the company aligning with supply chain strategy.
• 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 reschedule requests with suppliers in a timely manner to minimize impact on production schedules.
• Responsible for 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.
• Reporting data and analysis to enable risk management and decision making based on supplier financial profile.
• Support in the management of high risk and/or strategic procurement projects to deliver works, goods, and services, which meet or exceed customer requirements.
• 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.
• Comply with all health and safety policies and report any hazards or incidents promptly, leading by example.