Overview
A growing automotive technology company in Oxfordshire is expanding, creating opportunities across the business. They are looking for an experienced buyer potentially with CIPS or working towards it to join an excellent team with plenty opportunity for career progression as the company grows. They develop cutting-edge EV technology for vehicle manufacturers, and the defence sector; they are actively seeking talented individuals with a passion for sustainability and cars. The role reports to the CFO and is an onsite position based in North Oxfordshire. You will be critical to the operational success of the business, focusing on managing vendor relationships and working closely with internal and external stakeholders. It is a diverse role, covering technical and non-technical buying, and the management of the purchased items route through the business to receipt and stock management of parts. If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to the future of sustainable automotive technology, apply now to join their innovative team.
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
* 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 with Partsbox inventory control system
Salary and Hours
The salary offered depending on experience is £37k - £45k, Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm with free parking onsite
Job Details
* Job Title: Automotive Buyer
* Company: Manpower
* Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
* Sector: Retail & Purchasing
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
* Posted: Feb 6 2026
* Closes: Mar 9 2026
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