Technical Buyer

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical requirements accurately.
• Hold credible technical discussions with engineers and suppliers.
• Apply understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints to sourcing decisions.
• Challenge assumptions constructively to balance technical risk, lead time and cost.
• Own assigned components through the full lifecycle from sourcing to receipt and use.
• Anticipate supply, quality or technical risks and act early to prevent failure.
• Ensure parts arrive on time, to specification and fit for purpose.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data reflecting technical, commercial and delivery reality, including price, lead time and invoice resolution.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in technical purchasing within Motorsport or advanced engineering, backed by a degree in a relevant discipline. You will be confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications, be technically credible and trusted by engineers and suppliers, and remain calm and decisive under pressure. You will have a practical understanding of relevant manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, fabrication, composites) and have experience using ERP or purchasing systems in a fast-paced technical environment.

With a good working knowledge of should-cost to inform sourcing and negotiation decisions, you will be comfortable making judgement calls with incomplete information, and have a proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach.

• 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
• Car and pension salary sacrifice schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Consultations with our Fit 4 Life expert
• Social events throughout the year
• Exclusive company discounts
• Life assurance

At Prodrive we are committed to attracting and nurturing the best talent and creating an inclusive workplace. We value individual differences and diversity amongst all staff so that everyone has the widest opportunities to maximise their potential. We aim to ensure that no job applicant is placed at a disadvantage by practices or requirements which disproportionately impact protected groups and which are not justified by the demands of the job.

If you feel you are right for this role, we welcome your application.

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