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Senior BuyerDRVN Automotive Group • Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer

DRVN Automotive Group • Coventry, England, United Kingdom
9 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Buyer - Contract (outside I35)

£ Rate DOE

Coventry


The DRVN Automotive group are recruiting for a Senior Buyer with a deep understanding of the industry to support the procurement team. The role will be based on-site in Coventry.


Company Description

The DRVN Automotive Group is a sector-leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands. Recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, we are proudly centred around delivering a world-class customer experience.


Our products Evoluto, along with the reimagination of some of Ford Motor Company’s most historically significant icons – including the RS200 and MK1 Escort places DRVN at the forefront of modern automotive excellence. These projects provide our engineers with an exceptional platform to showcase their skills across various disciplines and be part of some of the most exciting modernisation programmes the industry has ever seen.


Role Description


The core deliverables of the role include

  • Manage competitive sourcing across multiple commodities for two parallel vehicle launch programmes
  • Support the shift from tactical prototype sourcing to strategic production partnerships
  • Lead supplier negotiations to maximise value and build strong, collaborative relationships
  • Contribute to wider business transformation, providing insight to improve processes and efficiency
  • The Specialist will collaborate with internal departments to meet organisational procurement needs and technical specifications.


The core capabilities required are

  • Background in Automotive and/or Motorsport (highly beneficial)
  • Experience within start-up or scale-up organisations
  • Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, and Vendor Negotiation
  • Deep understanding of Procurement tools, techniques & best practices with the ability to apply by default outside of structured framework environments
  • Full end-to-end Source-to-Contract capability
  • Lateral thinker with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong negotiator, communicator, and team player
  • Proactive, collaborative self-starter with a hands-on approach
  • Calm, composed, and effective under pressure
  • Proficiency in relevant procurement and ERP systems
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site environment in Coventry
  • Must have rights to work in UK.


Right to Work

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Right-to-work checks will be carried out in accordance with Home Office requirements.


Equality & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.


If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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