Job Title: Buyer
Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
About Us:
Electrogenic is a world-leading EV powertrain OEM, renowned for our elegant re-powering of classic cars. We develop cutting-edge EV technology for our global partner-installers, vehicle manufacturers, and the defence sector. In the UK, we offer bespoke conversion services. Our unique solutions have driven a period of robust growth, fuelled by fantastic media coverage and investment.
To sustain and amplify our success, we are actively seeking talented individuals with a passion for sustainability and beautiful classic cars. As we scale up, we expect all team members to hit the ground running from day one, demonstrating a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a proactive attitude in this evolving arena.
Your Role:
This role reports to the CFO and is an onsite position based at our headquarters in Kidlington. you will be critical to the operational success of the business. The role will focus on managing vendor relationships and will involve working closely with internal and external stakeholders. It is a diverse role, covering technical and non-technical buying, the management of the purchased items route through the business. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual with previous experience in a similar purchasing role.
Key Responsibilities:
● Sourcing and placement of orders for contract and non-contract items using manual requisitions and digital parts requisition systems
● Negotiation of lower pricing whenever possible.
● Maintenance of Supplier details on the procurement system and review of supplier performance.
● Develop our buying processes as needed.
● Maintenance of minimum stock levels against parts system requirements.
● Adjust parts system component parameters to achieve on time availability and appropriate batch sizes.
● Progress and chase outstanding POs in liaison with Production management
● Control goods inwards, and stock management
● Assist in other areas of the Company as required against reasonable requests
Requirements:
The successful candidate will;
● Have a proven history in working as a buyer in a medium enterprise.
● Knowledge of automotive parts.
● Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and data
● Be flexible and an excellent communicator.
● Have a can-do attitude, working well on own initiative as well as being part of the wider team
Desirable Experience:
● Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
● Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.
● Familiarity of 'Partsbox' inventory control system
If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to the future of sustainable automotive technology, apply now to join our innovative team at Electrogenic
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* The successful candidate will have a proven history in working as a buyer in a medium enterprise. Please detail your experience.
Work Location: In person