Job Description:

Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (Office Based)
Salary: £32,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Office based role

Do you have experience with automotive parts, engine components, workshop tools, garage equipment or the automotive after market?

Perhaps you're currently working as a Parts Advisor, Product Administrator, Purchasing Assistant, Technical Administrator, Buyer, Product Coordinator or within an automotive distribution environment and are looking for your next challenge.

We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an established and growing business based in Wellingborough. This is a fantastic chance to join a close-knit office based team where you'll have the opportunity to influence product development, supplier relationships and category performance whilst working directly alongside senior management.

As Category Buyer, you will take ownership of designated product ranges, helping to source, develop and launch products whilst ensuring commercial targets are achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing new products and identifying new supplier opportunities
• Negotiating pricing, terms and minimum order quantities
• Managing new product launches from concept through to market
• Monitoring sales performance, margins and stock levels
• Maintaining accurate product information and specifications
• Producing product descriptions, guides and technical content
• Managing product lifecycle activities and inventory performance
• Supporting Sales and Marketing teams with product knowledge and promotions
• Working closely with suppliers to ensure quality and compliance standards are met
• Building strong relationships with internal departments and external suppliers

We would particularly like to hear from candidates with knowledge or experience in:

• Automotive parts and components
• Engine parts
• Workshop tools and equipment
• Garage equipment
• Automotive after market products
• Mechanical or engineering products
• Automotive trade distribution

You may currently be working in a parts, automotive, engineering, technical or purchasing environment and be looking to progress into a more commercially focused role.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Commercial awareness and analytical mindset
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Product, purchasing or category management experience
• Automotive aftermarket experience
• Engineering or mechanical product knowledge
• Experience working with suppliers
• Sage 200 knowledge
• Product development or related qualifications

• £32,000 - £40,000 basic salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Secure, long-established business
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This role would suit someone who understands automotive products and enjoys combining technical knowledge with commercial decision-making. Whether you're an experienced Buyer or an ambitious automotive professional looking to move into a product-focused role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.