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Technical Buyer
Location: Near Daventry/Banbury

Contract Basis: Permanent

• Are you an experienced purchaser who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
• Do you have experience working in the Automotive / Aerospace industries?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Technical Buyer to join a forward-thinking, luxury automotive environment focused on delivering world-class vehicles with exceptional attention to detail. As a Technical Buyer, you will take ownership of a defined spend portfolio, driving strategic procurement activities and ensuring seamless material flow across a highly collaborative, cross-functional setting.

Why Join?

You will operate in a quality-driven, low-volume manufacturing environment where precision and excellence are at the core of every decision. The Technical Buyer plays a pivotal role in influencing supplier strategy, cost optimisation, and programme success, while working within a supportive and growth-focused culture.

Key Responsibilities of the Technical Buyer:

• Lead sourcing activities, commercial risk management, and supplier negotiations for global production commodities
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining supply continuity
• Develop and implement robust commodity and supplier strategies aligned to business objectives
• Manage supplier relationships to maximise performance across cost, quality, and delivery
• Support vehicle development through effective procurement planning and execution
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver procurement input into programme and project milestones
• Process and manage purchase orders to support production and launch requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain activities

Hours: 08.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday

Ready to Join the Team?

If you are an experienced Technical Buyer seeking a role where you can influence strategy and drive tangible impact, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance automotive environment.

Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Key Skills:

Procurement, Commodity Strategy, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, MRP Systems, Low Volume Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Automotive Procurement, Commercial Risk