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Prodrive

Location:
United Kingdom, Banbury

Category:
Purchasing

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Job Description:

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 are looking for a Buyer to ensure the correct products are sourced at the right time, quality, price and followed through production in line with approved requests, budget and predicted stock level. You will also provide guidance on all purchasing, stock control and logistics tasks to buyers/expeditors.

Job Responsibility:

Take commercial ownership of defined commodities, categories or programme cost areas, ensuring best value for Prodrive in terms of cost, quality, delivery and risk
Manage the full purchasing lifecycle: from strategic sourcing and category management, through supplier selection and re-sourcing, to price and commercial negotiations, right down to order placement against schedules and ensuring parts are available to build
Lead sourcing strategies that balance global opportunities, risk mitigation, quality standards and cost targets
Monitor and manage supplier performance using KPIs and vendor rating tools, driving corrective action and continuous improvement
Provide clear cost visibility and forecasting for your categories/programmes, influencing design-to-cost decisions with Engineering and Programme Management
Support “make vs buy” analyses, ensuring the right blend of in-house and supplier capability to optimise value and lead-time
Ensure compliance with Prodrive’s procedures, contractual requirements and ISO9001 standards across all purchasing activity
Mentor and support less experienced buyers, sharing best practice in sourcing and negotiation

Requirements:

Proven experience in direct production purchasing within Motorsport, Automotive or Advanced Manufacturing
Confident leading category/commodity strategies and influencing total programme cost outcomes
Strong commercial acumen and a track record in supplier negotiation, cost leadership and contract management
Excellent analytical skills to assess supply market dynamics, cost drivers and risk factors
Comfortable working cross functionally with Engineering, Planning, Production and Programme Management teams
A working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (IFS an advantage)
Strong Excel/analysis skills
Preferably hold or be working towards CIPS qualification

Nice to have:

IFS knowledge
CIPS qualification

What we offer:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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