Jobs in Adderbury

Buyer

Automotive & Motorsport

Oxfordshire, Onsite,

Strong salary and benefits package

Unfortunately, no sponsorship for overseas candidates

The Opportunity

This isn't a back-office buying role. This is procurement at pace.

You'll take ownership of supplier packages that directly support cutting-edge automotive and high-performance motorsport programmes. From sourcing critical components to ensuring they land on time and to spec, you'll be at the heart of delivery-where commercial decisions meet engineering reality.

If you thrive in environments where timing is everything, supply chains are dynamic, and every decision counts, this role puts you right in the driver's seat.

What You'll Be Doing

Own and deliver supplier packages across low to medium complexity technical components
Lead sourcing activity, driving competitive pricing, lead times and supplier performance
Act as the primary interface with suppliers-negotiating, challenging and securing commitments
Track orders end-to-end, from placement through to receipt and issue to build
Anticipate and resolve supply risks before they impact programme delivery
Ensure components arrive on time, to specification and ready for use
Maintain robust purchasing data across price, lead time, and supplier commitments
Resolve invoice queries quickly and accurately, keeping financials clean and controlled
Balance cost, speed and risk with sound commercial judgement in a fast-moving environment
What We're Looking For

Experience & Background

Experience in purchasing within automotive, motorsport, manufacturing or Tier-1 environments
Confident managing suppliers and technical components in a programme-driven setting
Familiarity with ERP systems
Degree or equivalent technical/commercial experience
What Sets You Apart

You're delivery-focused and take ownership-things don't slip on your watch
You're comfortable operating at pace without losing structure or control
You can challenge suppliers confidently while building strong relationships
You understand the pressure and precision required in engineering-led programmes
You make clear, timely decisions-balancing risk, cost and urgency
How You'll Work

High pace, high accountability - you'll be trusted to deliver
Structured but agile - process-driven where it matters, flexible where it counts
Collaborative - working closely with engineering, manufacturing and programme teams
Commercially sharp - always looking for better value, stronger performance and reduced risk
Why Join

Be part of programmes where what you buy directly impacts performance on the road and track
Work in an environment where speed, innovation and delivery go hand in hand
Gain exposure to complex engineering and high-performance supply chains
Develop your career in a team that values ownership, progression and continuous improvement
What You'll Get

Competitive salary that grows with your impact
25 days holiday + option to purchase up to 15 additional days
Ongoing training and professional development
Subsidised on-site restaurant
Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Exercise classes and wellbeing support
Paid volunteering time
Regular social events and company-wide activities
Exclusive discounts
Life assurance

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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