Automotive Junior Buyer

Location:

Banbury (OX17) – Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£28k – 38k per year

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Purchasing & Supply Chain Jobs

Advertiser:

Apex Recruitment Services

Job ID:

131470509

Posted On:

02 January 2025

Automotive Junior Buyer wanted based in Banbury on a Permanent Basis paying IRO A£28,000 – A£38,000 per annum!

Are you looking for the next step in your purchasing career?

Do you have experience in Automotive purchasing or similar?

Are you ready to work with one of the world’s most iconic car brands?

Join a dynamic team that specialises in building bespoke, race-ready, and rally-inspired classic cars, transforming legendary classic vehicles into personalised road masterpieces. From precision engineering to elite restoration, every project blends cutting-edge performance with timeless design. If you have a passion for motorsport, craftsmanship, and luxury automobiles, this is your chance to be part of an award-winning team known for delivering world-class custom cars that define excellence on and off the track.

The Role: Automotive Junior Buyer

Join an established purchasing team on-site in Banbury as an Automotive Buyer supporting with purchase order and requisition management, building relationships with suppliers and ensuring that materials are ordered and available on time and in line with build plans.

Automotive experience is a must for this role, but Buying / Stores experience can be taught!

What’s in it for you?

* Competitive salary in the region of A£28,000 – A£38,000 per annum (DOE)
* On-site Gym access
* Fish & Chips Friday
* Free Parking
* After work team activities

What are your key responsibilities as the Automotive Junior Buyer ?

* Develop current and source new suppliers for the supply of machined, fabricated and composite components on a daily basis
* Ensure Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) is accurate and up to date and resolve issues as required
* Negotiate purchases, quantities and delivery schedules of materials with suppliers
* PO generation
* Developing good relationships with suppliers to ensure demand for materials is made and deliveries made on time
* Help with the general process improvement for an efficient and reliable sourcing of materials
* Take responsibility for system resolutions including PO issue amendments and quote issue resolution

* Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials and manage inventory accuracy

Working hours for the Automotive Junior Buyer :

Monday – Friday: 08.00 – 17.00 (45-minute lunch)

To show your interest in the Automotive Junior Buyer position please Apply Now with a copy of your CV, should you be successfully shortlisted a member of our Team will contact you to discuss the role in more detail. All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

Key Skills: Automotive / Buyer / Procurement / MRP / BoM / Supplier Development / Low-volume manufacturing / Niche Automotive

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