Overview
A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business 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.
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
* Responsible for 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 Working Pattern
The salary offered is £35k - £40k depending on experience. Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm with free on-site parking.
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