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Buyer (6-month contract)
Annual Salary: £48,000-£52,000 (DOE)
Location: South Oxfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
4 days working onsite (parking available), 1 day working from home
Day-to-day of the role:
- Source and procure components and services, balancing lead time, quality, and cost.
- Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
- Process purchase orders and manage supplier relationships.
- Handle non-conformances efficiently to minimise production delays.
- Maintain accurate purchase records and conduct supplier audits.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders.
- Create new contracts and manage tender processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Substantial procurement experience gained in automotive sector
- Strong understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing techniques.
- Proven ability to manage a large and dynamic order book.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
