Senior Buyer – Automotive Location: Automotive
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Benefits: Holiday, Pension,
Core Focus: Day-to-day buying of component parts to support OEM vehicle programmes
Environment: Fast-paced, engineering-led automotive setting with close involvement in programme delivery
Why It Matters: You will ensure critical components and materials reach build lines on time, to cost and quality
A hands-on buyer with experience managing suppliers and parts for automotive programmes
We’re looking for a Senior Buyer with strong automotive experience to manage the sourcing and delivery of metal materials, castings, forgings and machined components required for multiple OEM vehicle programmes.
This is a practical, programme-driven role where you will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality and programme management teams to make sure parts are sourced, ordered and delivered in line with build timing and engineering release schedules.
Track delivery schedules, resolve shortages, expedite orders and address supply issues quickly
Monitor supplier performance against OEM standards for quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness
Experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer within an automotive OEM or Tier 1
Strong understanding of metal materials, castings, machining processes and how they feed into vehicle systems
Skilled in RFQs, PO management, cost tracking and general procurement processes
Strong communicator able to work effectively with engineering, quality, logistics and programme teams
Work in a collaborative, hands-on automotive procurement team
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Career development within an expanding automotive operation