Programme Buyer - Special Vehicle
UK Wide
£55,000 - £65,000
Are you a detail-oriented buyer who loves keeping fast-moving projects on track? Looking to join a team where your skills in sourcing, negotiation, and expediting will make a real difference? Our client is on the lookout for a Program Buyer to support exciting engineering programmes with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery.
Who’s it for and what’s in it for you?
Put your potential into fifth gear by joining a leading supplier for OEMs around the world. Our client is proud to work with some of the top names within the automotive industry - their range of knowledge and skills makes partnering with them a no-brainer.
Their working culture is a place of trust, collaboration, and innovation, bringing skilled people together to learn from one another and bring about excellent results. A range of flexible working offerings and health insurance schemes are available too.
What will your day to day look like?
You’ll be managing end-to-end procurement for project-specific parts, services, and tooling. Ensuring everything arrives on time, within budget, and to spec.
You can expect an average day to involve:
- Sourcing, purchasing, and expediting goods and services against project deadlines
- Liaising with Programme and Production teams to ensure accurate and timely supply
- Managing project-specific Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Researching new suppliers and preparing nominations in line with technical and commercial needs
- Monitoring stock levels and planning order schedules accordingly
- Building great relationships with suppliers
This role will suit you if you…
- Have at least 1 year’s experience in a procurement or buying role
- Have some exposure to (or a strong interest in) motorsport or technical/engineering sectors
- Understand how to build supplier relationships and negotiate effectively
- Are confident using Excel and working with BOMs or stock reports
- Have great communication skills and a proactive mindset
- Are open to occasional travel to suppliers or production sites
Think this could be your next role?
Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Dave on dave.day@fmctalent.com
The fine print
Reference number: 20245
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent
FMC contact for this role: Dave Day
