Technical Buyer​/Material Controller

Overview

Expleo is supporting a prestigious, world-class automotive manufacturer in the recruitment of a Technical Buyer / Material Controller to join their Prototype Build Team within Vehicle Development.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performance automotive environment, playing a key role in supply chain, procurement, and logistics activities supporting prototype vehicle builds.

• Support stock and non-stock procurement across prototype build requirements
• Drive a lean approach to achieve purchasing objectives
• Monitor supplier and internal performance to ensure delivery targets are met
• Coordinate stock demands from initial request through to line-side delivery
• Liaise directly with Material Planners and Controllers to agree part release timing
• Work closely with wider logistics teams to ensure seamless operations
• Track and report on active requisitions to ensure timely budget approval and delivery
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure supplier requirements and concerns are clearly understood and communicated to relevant stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally to promote quality principles and commercial awareness

• Experience working across multiple commodities
• Proven commercial success within Automotive, Motorsport, or Engineering environments
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly and decisively under pressure
• Structured, objective decision-making capability
• Results-driven with experience delivering against challenging targets
• Experience using CAD systems for part review (CATIA preferred)
• Strong IT skills including MS Office
• SAP experience advantageous
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Experience in supply chain and procurement, working with both SME and large suppliers

If you're interested in these exciting opportunities and want to be part of a dynamic team contributing to the production of high-performance vehicles, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed)