Junior Buyer

At Prodrive we combine our motorsport ethos with free thinking to redefine the possible. For the last 15 years we have been the team behind the Le Mans winning Aston Martin Racing team in the FIA World Endurance Championship. We now support a variety of programmes including full works teams in international race and rally series. Our Technicians, Mechanics, Fabricators and Engineers all work together every step of the way with one goal; to win.

We are now looking for a Junior Buyer to join our Motorsport team. You will be, driven, determined and flexible with a can-do attitude.

Key responsibilities:

- Maintain and update supplier information
- Negotiate with suppliers ensuring best total acquisition costs
- Place purchase orders from requisitions releases and exception reports within the agreed time frame before order placement
- Develop suppliers to continually improve service ie costs, quality, delivery and support
- Maintain best working practices at all times in line with department systems and policy
- Feedback delivery information to production/sales team and ensure best communication throughout the company
- Continually enhance the professional image of the purchasing function both internally and externally
- Provide administrative support to the Product Manager
- Expedite orders placed
- Co-ordinate client satisfaction process and feedback for business development meetings

You:

- Excellent IT and communication skills
- Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous but not essential
- Outstanding time management skills in order to deal with changing priorities

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free fitness classes
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Banbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person