• Buyer

Buyer in Banbury

Location: Banbury

Salary: Hidden

Recruiter: Prodrive

Date Advertised: 2024-06-28

At Prodrive we believe there’s no limit to what can be achieved when the brightest minds come together. Joining one focused and driven team, you will challenge boundaries in order to change the game for our customers. We are the world’s leading independent motorsport company and the business behind some of the greatest names and achievements in motorsport over the last 40 years. Our skilled Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers work together every step of the way to design, build and run elite competition cars on the track and off-road across the globe.

We require an experienced Buyer to work closely with our engineers to source and procure external and internally manufactured components and parts. To deliver on quality, and cost whilst keeping in line with approved requests, business plans and predicted stock levels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Place purchase orders for drawn & non-drawn components in line with requirements generated both via the Prodrive MRP system and manual requirements generated via supervisors.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions, in line with the Prodrive business operating procedures ensuring the best total acquisition costs.
  • Continuous monitoring of suppliers to ensure cost, quality and delivery adherence.
  •  Using Prodrive’s vendor rating system as a tool for measuring delivery and quality.
  • Ensure adherence to all relevant ISO9001 procedures.
  • To play an active role in achieving departmental objectives such as cost reduction targets year on year, supplier reduction and improved stock management.
  • Extensive experience within a batch prototype or production environment.
  • Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
  • A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.

    • Who are we looking for?

  • Extensive experience within a batch prototype or production environment.
  • Understanding of both manufacturing and manufacturing techniques.
  • A good working knowledge of prototype & small batch manufacturing procedures.
  • Understanding of IFS business system an advantage.
  • Ability to understand basic engineering processes, read & interpret engineering drawings.
  • CIPS qualified (or currently studying)

    • What can we offer you?

  • An attractive salary which will grow in line with your ongoing development and impact
  • 25 days holiday (which increases with long service) with an opportunity to purchase up to 15 extra days
  • Training opportunities for continuing professional development
  • Onsite subsidised staff restaurant
  • Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
  • Cyclescheme
  • Exercise classes
  • Paid time off for volunteering
  • Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
  • Social events throughout the year
  • Exclusive company discounts
  • Life assurance

    • We are an equal opportunities employer

    At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job. If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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