Senior Procurement Lead Wardington

Tuthill Porsche

About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognised for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds. Our team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, with all aspects of the process completed in-house. With a rich legacy of innovation, integrity, and competitive success, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our employees.

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and responsibleSenior Procurement Leadto join our team. As part of the team, you will play a key role in supporting and developing our procurement and supplier relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be working in our state-of-the-art facility alongside a friendly, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Procurement of Parts and Materials.
• Identify, source, and negotiate with suppliers for high-quality parts and materials.
• Develop a network of reliable suppliers to ensure consistent supply of rare or high performance parts.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, pricing, and lead times to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Work with Material Control Manager on inventory management to ensure availability of essential parts while minimising excess stock.
• Implement systems to track and manage inventory, reducing waste, and improving cost efficiency.
• Analyse stock levels and adjust purchasing strategies to meet project needs and minimise storage costs.
• Cost Management and Budget Control.
• Manage budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring cost-effective procurement without compromising on quality.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers to optimize the company’s expenses.
• Track and report on purchasing costs to identify savings opportunities and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure all parts meet standards for high-performance vehicles.
• Maintain records of certifications, warranties, and compliance documents related to purchased parts.
• Work with suppliers to negotiate volume discounts, delivery schedules, and exclusivity agreements where applicable.
• Address any issues related to delays, quality concerns, or order discrepancies with suppliers.
• Use historical data and upcoming project schedules to predict parts needs, ensuring stock is available without over-ordering.
• Adjust procurement plans to accommodate fluctuations in demand based on project flow and market conditions.
• Lead efforts to implement technology and automation in the purchasing process, such as procurement software and inventory tracking systems.
• Identify areas for process improvement to streamline purchasing operations and improve efficiency.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for procurement to enhance team productivity.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to keep them informed on stock availability, expected delivery dates, and potential delays.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, part shortages, or quality issues.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure parts availability in case of supply chain interruptions or sudden changes in demand.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in purchasing mechanical and electrical automotive components and systems
• Experience managing purchase orders, requisitions, and possess strong attention to detail along with a high level of computer literacy and competence
• Must have the ability to take ownership and manage the purchasing process from end to end.
• Able to make timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints and risks
• Porsche experience is an advantage
• Previous motorsport experience is an advantage but not essential
• Able to gather relevant information, identify key issues, comparing data from different sources – draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions
• To comply with all company policies and procedures
• Reliable and punctual
• Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure, highly personable with a mature personality
• Strong Team-worker with the ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit, and dedicated team
• Thrive in a pressurised and fast paced environment
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• Flexibility – being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
• Self-motivated and with the ability to work unsupervised

What We Offer:

• The chance to work in a highly respected, family-owned business
• A modern, well-equipped workplace in Oxfordshire
• A collaborative and welcoming team environment
• The opportunity to contribute to world-class road, rally and race car projects
• Guaranteed time off over Christmas
• An on-site gym
• Free parking
• After work team activities
• Staff events
• Fish and Chip Fridays

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to grow your career with a company that cares about its people, we would love to hear from you!

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Negotiable on experience

31-08-2025

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