Overview
A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire is expanding and is looking for an automotive / mechanical buyer and parts coordinator to join an excellent team with plenty of opportunity for career progression as the company grows.
Role
This is a key role for the operational success of the business and will focus on managing vendor relationships, working closely with internal and external stakeholders. It covers both technical and non-technical buying, and includes how purchased items flow through the business to the point of installation. You need to be an enthusiastic individual with previous experience in automotive or mechanical purchasing and buying parts.
Procuring parts and consumables for vehicles and the wider business. Managing the procurement of parts that have been produced to our own designs, principally in the UK, China and the USA.
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
* Monitoring supplier performance and developing improvement programmes
* 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
* Have a proven history in working as a buyer in a small to medium enterprise
* Knowledge of automotive parts
* Be flexible and an excellent communicator
* Have a can-do attitude, working well on own initiative or team
Desirable Experience
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and data
* Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.
* Familiarity with the "Partsbox" inventory control system
* Read and speak Mandarin Chinese
Salary and Hours
The salary offered depending on experience is £35k - £40k. Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm with free onsite parking.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Repair and Maintenance
#J-18808-Ljbffr