Contract
Bicester, UK
£competitive
Hybrid
Commodity Buyers (Exterior & Interior, Electrical, Powertrain, Motorsport commodity roles available)
Commodity Buyers (Exterior & Interior, Electrical, Powertrain, Motorsport commodity roles available)
Contract: 3 months
Location: Bicester or Woking based with Hybrid working (3 days onsite per week).
Rate: Competitive day rates outside IR35
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commodity Buyer with Exterior & Interior, Electrical, Powertrain or Motorsport purchasing experience to join a high-performance manufacturing business on a contract basis.
These roles sit within a fast-paced procurement function and covering the various commodity groups.
Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams, you’ll play a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and finalising supplier agreements — ensuring the business secures the best possible balance of cost, quality, and technology for future programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Negotiate and finalise supplier contracts across assigned commodities.
• Mitigate cost increases and lead cost-down initiatives.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies in partnership with Engineering and Supplier Quality.
• Conduct supplier assessments and present sourcing recommendations.
• Ensure suppliers meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Act as the main point of contact for supplier relationships and internal stakeholders.
• Support risk analysis, total acquisition cost reviews, and cross-functional decision-making.
About You:
• Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline (MCIPS qualification desirable).
• Proven experience in a manufacturing purchasing role (automotive or similar sector preferred).
• Strong background in procurement or commodity buying.
• Experienced in Electrical / Powertrain / Interview & Exterior / Motorsport purchasing
• Experience developing and implementing commodity strategies.
• Skilled in negotiation and contract management.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive, collaborative approach.