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Role: Buyer  

Rate: to be discussed on application

Position: Contract

Location: Woking, Surrey

Inside of IR35

As a Technical Buyer / Material Controller, you will manage both carry-over and non-stocked part demand, coordinating procurement activities from initial requisition through to line-side delivery while maintaining strict focus on cost, quality and timing.

Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Logistics, Procurement and Manufacturing, you will monitor supplier performance, align part release timing with Material Planners and Controllers, and drive a lean, continuous improvement approach across the wider prototype environment. This is a fast-paced, collaborative position requiring strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate effectively within a complex, low-volume, high-value automotive development setting.

Key Responsibilities of a  Buyer:

• Support stock and non-stock procurement across wider Prototype Team requirements
• Promote and support a lean approach to achieve key purchasing objectives
• Monitor supplier performance and internal stakeholder delivery
• Work collaboratively within the Prototype Build Team to deliver builds against cost, quality and time targets
• Coordinate stock demands from initial request through to parts delivery line-side
• Liaise directly with Material Planners and Controllers to agree part release timing
• Maintain close working relationships across the wider logistics function
• Track and report progress of active requisitions to ensure timely budget approval and part delivery
• Ensure supplier requirements and concerns are clearly understood and escalated appropriately
• Encourage continuous improvement, quality principles and commercial awareness across departments

Skills required of a Buyer:

• Proven experience across multiple commodities
• Demonstrable commercial success within Automotive, Motorsport or Engineering environments
• Strong supply chain and procurement experience, working with both SME and large-scale organisations
• Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and deadline adherence
• Ability to remain calm under pressure with clear, decisive decision-making capability
• Strong analytical and lateral thinking skills
• Results-driven with the ability to meet aggressive targets
• Experience reviewing parts using CAD-based systems (preferably CATIA)
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• SAP experience is advantageous
• Flexible approach to working hours

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If you are an experienced Buyer looking to support the delivery of unique, high-value automotive programmes, we would like to hear from you.

Please note, this role is deemed inside of IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the Assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment’s contribution towards Employer Costs.