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Prodrive

Location:
United Kingdom, Banbury

Category:
Purchasing

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Purchasing Buyer to manage the procurement of non-production and production indirect goods and services. You will ensure best value, compliance, and service delivery across a range of categories such as IT, professional services, facilities management, travel, consumables, and selected light production-adjacent spend (e.g. fasteners, workshop consumables, MRO). With a focus on bringing spend categories under structured procurement control, the role balances cost savings with stakeholder service, delivering value without compromising quality, ease of doing business, or efficiency of internal processes.

Job Responsibility:

Source, negotiate, and place purchase orders for non-production and indirect categories including IT/telecoms, facilities management, utilities, travel, consumables, fasteners, MRO, and professional services
Deliver cost savings and added value through supplier negotiation, framework agreements, and market benchmarking
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure procurement adds value without creating complexity
Manage supplier performance, including quality, service, delivery, and compliance with contractual obligations
Identify opportunities for spend optimisation through analysis of expenditure and supplier base
Support and implement category strategies for indirect and facilities-related spend
Promote efficiency by championing use of ERP/MRP systems, improving ordering processes, and reducing transactional burden on internal customers

Requirements:

Experience in indirect/non-production procurement, ideally within engineering, automotive, or other technical sectors
Strong commercial acumen and proven negotiation skills
Track record of delivering measurable savings and value improvements
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Competence in ERP/MRP systems and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Analytical skills with ability to interpret spend data and identify opportunities
Knowledge of procurement best practice, contract management, and supplier development
CIPS qualification (or working towards) highly desirable but not essential where experience

Nice to have:

CIPS qualification (or working towards)
Experience within engineering, automotive, or other technical sectors

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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