Motorsport Project Buyer
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: Competitive
Are you an experienced Buyer with a passion for motorsport and high-performance engineering? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team supporting the procurement of components and services for advanced motorsport vehicle projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring that all purchasing activities meet strict quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
What you'll be doing:
Purchasing goods, materials, and services to support motorsport vehicle build projects, ensuring they meet cost, quality, and delivery targets. Preparing and raising purchase orders and order schedules to support customer and project demand. Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) derived from engineering documentation and ensuring purchasing alignment with design changes. Acting as the key interface between suppliers and internal engineering, production, and programme departments. Conducting cost analysis on new and existing components and identifying opportunities for cost reduction. Assessing supply chain risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure continuity and reliability. Negotiating contracts, improving pricing, and managing supplier terms in line with best procurement practices. Building and maintaining strong relationships with global suppliers, particularly within the motorsport component supply chain. Researching new suppliers and components and preparing supplier nominations aligned with project requirements. Supporting supplier performance reviews and ensuring compliance with company standards and procedures. Resolving supplier issues related to pricing, delivery, or quality. Maintaining a high standard of safety awareness and compliance in all work environments. Carrying out additional procurement and project support duties as required. What we're looking for:
Minimum 3 years' experience in a procurement role within the motorsport or high-performance automotive industry. Strong knowledge of race car components and associated manufacturing technologies. College-level education or equivalent experience in supply chain, engineering, or business. Proven negotiation and commercial skills, with excellent attention to detail and cost analysis ability. Advanced Excel and IT skills with strong proficiency in procurement systems and documentation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with engineers, suppliers, and project teams. A proactive and organised approach, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Why apply?
This role offers the chance to be part of a fast-paced motorsport environment, supporting cutting-edge vehicle projects from concept through to delivery. You'll gain hands-on experience with advanced engineering programmes, global suppliers, and high-value components, while developing your procurement expertise within a highly specialised sector.
Interested in applying? Call Lewis Woollard directly on or email with your CV.
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