Technical Buyer

Technical Buyer

Location:

Near Daventry/Banbury

Employment Type:

Permanent

• Are you an experienced purchaser who thrives on a fast-paced environment?
• Do you have experience working in Automotive or Manufacturing settings?

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 Commodity Manager, 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.

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.

• 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

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