Senior Buyer - Automotive Retail

Role Overview

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for a Senior Buyer – Automotive Retail – £38.50/hr (Inside IR35) based in Warwickshire (hybrid potential). This 6‑month contract replaces a parental leave.

Join the Global Commercial Services team within Indirect Procurement as the Senior Buyer for Retail. You will have procurement category responsibility for the look & feel of the Retail environment, working closely with the Retail Operations team to support how customers interact with vehicles in client retailers.

The role entails overall responsibility and leadership for all global and relevant local sourcing, including project delivery, benchmarking costs, contract management, supplier relationship management activities and strategic development, with a focus on sustainability to support the look and feel of our retail environment.

Your projects will include sourcing signage, furniture, lighting, joinery, etc., to help the retailer network transition to a new retail corporate identity as part of a cutting‑edge modern luxury experience.

• A Buyer with 3+ years experience buying goods
• Experience working with colleagues across the globe and clear communication skills
• Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Understanding of category management principles
• Relationship management – internal and external
• Flexibility and agility to adjust to changing business needs

• Previous experience in Retail Procurement
• Project management skillset

Degree and/or CIPS preferable but not required.

This role is a contract basis, Inside IR35, for 6 months covering parental leave.

The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.