Buyer – Direct Procurement

Buyer – Direct Procurement Join us Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Buyer – Direct Procurement in the Direct Procurement Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel. Summary: We are looking for a talented, creative and motivated individual to join us on our journey. This role requires a commercially astute professional to lead the procurement activity for a defined direct material product group, working closely with our Engineering, Quality and Programme teams. What You'll Do: Lead and promote the development of collaborative and world class supplier relationships. Manage supplier performance, through vehicle launch phases and current vehicle phases, ensuring that Quality, Cost and Delivery performance is maintained at all times. Establish an in depth understanding of the supply base, local and global markets and the requirements of the business. Develop and maintain commodity & sourcing strategies. Lead supplier negotiations and ensure the delivery of material cost targets for new product introductions. What You'll Bring: Ability to work independently, results driven, and tenacious, with the drive and perseverance to deliver within a complex, highly demanding environment. A strong communicator, with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement. An effective team player, who actively develops and supports other team members. A winning spirit – resilience and tenacity. Ability to be nimble and be an effective problem solver, by constructively challenging what doesn’t meet the needs of our customers. What We Offer: In addition to a competitive salary, you will have access to the following benefits: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays Hybrid working - minimum 3 days per week on-site at Hethel Half day finish on a Friday 6% pension contribution Discretionary annual bonus scheme, based on your contribution and the performance of the company Private Healthcare Group income protection based on length of service Paid time off for medical appointments Family Friendly policies Exclusive Employee discount, wellbeing, and recognition platform #ForUSLOT Additional Information: This role will be working from our Hethel site. Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship. Our Company: Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game. As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines. We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars. Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/ Department Supply Locations Hethel Remote status Hybrid Role types Permanent About Lotus UK Manufacturing F or more than six decades, Hethel, Norfolk, has stood as the headquarters of Lotus, tracing back to the visionary inception of our founder, Colin Chapman, crafting championship-winning racing cars. Complementing our legacy, production facilities in Norwich and Warwick collectively form an integral part of our UK footprint, providing a diverse array of opportunities Hethel hosts our race track, engineering functions, and the newly established Chapman Production Centre. This centre of excellence is renowned for its world-class standards and is presently engaged in crafting the Emira, Lotus's ultimate petrol-powered masterpiece. The Chapman Production Centre stands as one of the world's most advanced low-volume automotive manufacturing facilities, with a capacity to produce approximately 5,000 cars annually. Featuring a cutting-edge paint shop equipped with automated processes, and robots - including primer, colour, and clear coat application, it ensures an unparalleled finish, efficient throughput, and flawless consistency for our vehicles. As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.