Motorsports Project Buyer

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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