HIRING: BAC RECRUITING SENIOR BUYER

Briggs Automotive Company 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 & Tasks

  • 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 and Experience

  • 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

Please Provide:

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Proof of Qualifications / References

  • Salary expectations

  • Availability / possible start date

Job Summary

Location: Speke, Liverpool

Industry: Automotive / Engineering Manufacturing

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Years of Experience: 5+ years

Education Level: Degree or NVQ Level 5 Certificate (ideally technical/business related)

Career Level: Senior/Specialist

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 per year

Job Reference: BAC-Senior Buyer

Contact Information: jobs@bac-mono.com