Buyer (Automotive)

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Job information

  • Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum + Specialist Training + Progression
  • Published: 3 February 2026

Buyer (Automotive)
£40,000 – £45,000 + Training on Specialist Equipment + Progression + Company Benefits + Monday to Friday
Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Are you a Buyer with Mechanical and Electrical experience, looking for a role within the Automotive industry where you will play a critical role within an innovative company who have seen a 25% growth rate over the past three years?

Do you want to join a company who design and supply electric powertrain solutions for manufacturers, automotive and defence sectors?

This company pride themselves on their innovative technology and creative projects, boasting some very recognisable clients across the world from the military to A-list celebrities. As this company is in a period of growth, they look to promote from within, meaning there are ample opportunities to progress across the business.

In this role you will be expected to liaise across the business, playing a key part in operational success. You shall support supply chain and procurement function through managing vendor relationships, utilising mechanical and electrical knowledge to assist with technical and non-technical buying.

This role would suit a Technical Buyer with Mechanical/Electrical knowledge, looking for a role for a highly successful and innovative company who are trailblazers within the electrical automotive world.

The Role

  • Procuring parts for vehicles and general business function
  • Liaising externally with suppliers and with the in-house engineering team
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiating prices
  • Monday to Friday, 45 hour week with flexible start times

The Person

  • Experience as a Buyer
  • Mechanical/electrical knowledge

Reference Number: BBBH23825

Buyer, Procurement, Automotive, Defense, Defence, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Batteries, Manufacturing, Technology, Training, Progression, Kidlington, Oxford

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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