Buyer, Automotive

Key Responsibilities Job Description

Location: T B C Conversions, 50 Far Circular Road

TBC Conversions are seeking a Buyer to join our team based in Dungannon.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, in this role you will be responsible for managing the procurement of components, materials, and services required for vehicle conversion projects. This includes mechanical, electrical, fabricated, and specialist automotive components. The role focuses on ensuring material availability, competitive pricing, and supplier performance to support production schedules and project delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, production, and finance to maintain cost control and supply continuity.

• Place and manage purchase orders in line with MRP and production requirements.
• Ensure timely supply of components including vehicle parts, fabricated items, electrical systems, interiors, and specialist conversion materials.
• Maintain strong day‑to‑day relationships with suppliers.
• Resolve delivery, quality, or invoice discrepancies.

• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects.
• Monitor price movements and identify savings opportunities.
• Assist with annual supplier pricing reviews.

• Track supplier delivery performance and quality metrics.
• Support supplier reviews and corrective action processes.
• Source alternative suppliers where risk or cost issues arise.

• Support Engineering with sourcing for new vehicle builds and product updates.
• Obtain quotes for new components and manage lead times.
• Assist with BOM validation and cost roll‑ups.

• Maintain accurate supplier data and pricing in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support stock level optimisation and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Work with planning to manage long‑lead or specialist items.

• 3–6 years’ experience in a Buyer role.
• Experience with in automotive, vehicle conversion, manufacturing, or engineering preferred.
• Exposure to low‑volume, high‑variation production environments advantageous.

• Commercial mindset with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Robust decision making with competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Adaptable supplier relations.
• Strong attention to detail, with critical thinking & problem‑solving skills.
• Can demonstrate resilience and consistency.
• Good understanding of automotive or engineering components.
• Ability to read technical drawings/specifications (desirable).
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential.

This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; you will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by your line manager & the business objectives of the organisation.

TBC Conversions is an equal opportunities employer.

Since its inception in 2006,
TBC Conversions has etched an indelible mark in the vehicle conversion sector, earning a reputation as a trusted name across the UK and Ireland.

With its core specialisation centred on an array of vehicle conversions, this firm has become synonymous with unmatched expertise and innovation.

Whether it's wheelchair‑accessible vehicles, minibuses, taxis, or other specialist vehicle conversions, TBC Conversions has consistently showcased its capability to cater to varied customer needs, merging functionality with sophisticated design.

The secret behind TBC Conversions' stellar reputation is its commitment to superior quality and safety. Backed by a robust team of skilled professionals, the company stands tall on its promise of delivering converted vehicles that not only meet but exceed the expectations of its clients.

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