Buyer - #148521

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  in the Indirect Purchasing Department to join us in our manufacturing plant based in Hethel.

Summary

Lotus is looking for talented, creative and motivated candidate to join us on our journey. This role requires a commercially astute individual to join the Indirect Procurement team as a Buyer.

This involves working collaboratively with stakeholders to support projects and BAU procurement activity, delivering security in supply with robust contracts and negotiating the best value, without compromising on other aspects i.e. quality / specification etc.

What You'll Do

• Meet key deadlines.
• Build effective relationships across the organisation.
• Process and place purchase orders on behalf of Lotus.
• Source and procure various goods, software and services.
• Ensure all activities undertaken are in-line with current policies and procedures.
• Capture data and maintain accurate records, to support reporting and audits.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the Purchasing Department and all associated activities.
• Support the internal Customers to ensure service satisfaction.
• Liaise directly with internal Customers on commercial aspects relevant to their requirements.
• Undertake cost-down activities, as directed by your Procurement Manager.
• Assess existing suppliers, with the aim to reduce the supplier base, costs and complexity.
• Assess prospective suppliers and establish better standards of quality, service provision and operational flexibility.
  
  

 

Essential

What You'll Bring:

• Ability to work independently, results driven, and tenacious, with the drive and perseverance to deliver within a complex and 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.
• Constructively challenge what doesn’t meet the needs of our customers.
• Flexibility to work independently and travel, when the business requires this.
• Previous experience within indirect procurement, with IT procurement experience.
• Contract negotiation experience and an understanding of contractual clauses.
  
  

Desirable

• Understand the strategic role of the Procurement function.
• Higher education: Degree, CIPS or working towards.
• Experience of working within the manufacturing or automotive sector.
  
  

What We Offer

• 25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
• Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks.
• Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
• Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
• We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.
  
  

Additional Information

• This role will be working from our Hethel plant, within our flexible working policy.
• 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.  

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 organisation. 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/