Are you ready to d rive Procurement Excellence as a Senior Strategic Buyer ? We want to hear from you! Location: Based n ear Banbury Permanent Hours: 08.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday Pay Rate: To be discussed upon application Are you a commercially astute procurement professional working within the automotive industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, innovation, and attention to detail are paramount? This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Strategic Buyer to join a prestigious automotive organisation at the forefront of delivering world-class vehicles. As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting vehicle programmes from concept through to production, ensuring the seamless procurement of critical components while building strong supplier partnerships that drive operational success. Key Responsibilities of the Senior Strategic Buyer : Lead strategic sourcing activities and commercial negotiations for a diverse range of technical commodities and components Develop and implement robust procurement strategies aligned to business objectives and programme requirements Build and manage strong supplier relationships, driving performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service Identify and deliver cost optimisation and value engineering opportunities while maintaining product quality and performance Support new vehicle development programmes through proactive supplier engagement and procurement planning Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure technical and commercial objectives are achieved Manage purchase orders and supplier commitments to support production schedules and key programme milestones Monitor supplier performance, addressing risks and implementing improvement plans where required Mitigate commercial and supply chain risks to ensure continuity of supply Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and wider supply chain operations Ready to Join the Team? If you are an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a premium automotive environment, this role offers the chance to develop your career while contributing to the delivery of exceptional vehicles. 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.