Programme Buyer

Thetford, Norfolk
Serve Talent
Programme Buyer
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Are you an experienced Buyer with strong negotiation and supplier management skills? This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment, supporting key projects by sourcing quality materials, components, and services that meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
What you’ll be doing:

• Purchasing goods, materials, components, and services in line with project and company requirements.
• Supporting operations and other departments by communicating and resolving any supply chain issues.
• Working closely with Programme and Production Managers to ensure timely supply of goods and materials.
• Expediting deliveries and maintaining accurate project Bills of Materials (BOMs) and tooling records.
• Conducting cost analysis and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Preparing supplier reports and updates to support management decisions.
• Researching and nominating new suppliers in line with project requirements and commercial objectives.
• Negotiating contracts, improving pricing and terms of business, and applying best practice procurement methods.
• Monitoring stock levels and determining appropriate order schedules.
• Preparing and issuing purchase orders and order schedules to support customer and project demands.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring professional communication and collaboration.
• Ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, procedures, and quality management standards (IATF 16949).
• Supporting safe working practices and maintaining awareness of health and safety standards.
• Carrying out additional procurement duties as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a procurement or purchasing environment (motorsport experience desirable).
• College-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and understanding of cost breakdowns.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (advanced level preferred).
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Why apply?
This is a great opportunity to develop your procurement career in a technical and fast-moving environment. You’ll play an important role in ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget, while building valuable experience within a well-structured and supportive team.
Interested in applying? Call Lewis Woollard directly on or email with your CV.

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