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Buyer

Owen DanielsCoventry, Warwickshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 19 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Buyer role offers fantastic growth potential within a reputable UK manufacturer in the automotive and motorsport sector, allowing you to hone your negotiation and supplier management skills. You'll thrive here if you have 3-5 years of buying experience in a technical manufacturing setting

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Full Time
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Are you an experienced Buyer looking for your next opportunity?We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK manufacturer operating within the automotive and motorsport sector, for an experienced Buyer to join their established Purchasing team. This is an excellent opportunity that would suit you if you have experience within buying within an engineering and manufacturing environment. BuyerPermanentMonday - Thursday 8am - 16:45pm Friday 8am - 12:30pmCoventryBuyerJob Description
  • Manage supplier relationships to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions for engineering components and services.
  • Support sourcing activities, supplier selection, RFQs, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Manage purchasing activities relating to engineering changes and supplier performance.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing records and support reporting requirements.
BuyerEssential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years' purchasing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
  • Experience managing direct material suppliers and technical engineering commodities.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems.
BuyerCompany Benefits
  • Competitive benefits package.
  • 27 Days + Bank Holidays
  • Pension match + 1
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply'.

Skills

ERP
Microsoft Office

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