Job Description

- Senior Buyer (Automotive)

Overview

Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) is seeking an experienced

Senior Buyer

with an automotive background and a passion for performance vehicles. This key role supports a small, specialist purchasing function, managing both strategic and operational procurement of vehicle parts, components, and systems.

You will play a hands-on role in supplier management, cost control, quality assurance, and process improvement within a low-volume, high-performance production environment. We are looking for a strong

completer-finisher

-- someone who takes ownership, follows tasks through to closure, and ensures no detail is missed.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Commodity Ownership

Own assigned commodities and supplier portfolios Manage end-to-end sourcing: RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation, and order placement Translate engineering requirements into effective sourcing strategies Support NPI and engineering changes through early supplier involvement

Supplier Management & Cost Control

Maintain strong supplier relationships to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective and cost-reduction actions

Operational Purchasing & Supply Support

Manage purchase orders, confirmations, and delivery tracking Work with production and planning to ensure material availability Reduce supply risk, optimise inventory, and resolve shortages or delays

Quality & Process Improvement

Support supplier quality assurance with engineering and quality teams Contribute to procurement process improvements and reporting Ensure compliance with internal purchasing procedures

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive purchasing or manufacturing procurement Strong knowledge of automotive components and supplier networks Experience in low-volume manufacturing environments & cross-commodity purchasing Proven experience in supplier negotiation and commercial management Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Able to work independently while contributing to a small team Excellent communication and organisational skills Advanced IT proficiency: MS Office,

advanced Excel

Ideally

CIPS qualified

or working towards

Application Requirements

Please provide:

CV Proof of qualifications and references Salary expectations Availability / possible start date

Job Summary

Location

Liverpool

Industry

Automotive Manufacturing

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Experience

5+ years

Education

Degree or equivalent

Career Level

Senior/Specialist

Salary

37,000-42,000 per year

Job Reference

BAC-Senior Buyer

Contact

jobs@bac-mono.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,000.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person