About Us: Tuthill is a family-owned business with over 50 years of success in the motorsport and automotive industry. Based in Oxfordshire, we are globally recognised for our high-performance vehicles and historic Porsche builds. Our team takes pride in restoring and building bespoke road, race, and rally cars, with all aspects of the process completed in-house. With a rich legacy of innovation, integrity, and competitive success, we are committed to delivering excellence while fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for our employees.
About the Role: We are seeking a motivated and responsibleSenior Procurement Leadto join our team. As part of the team, you will play a key role in supporting and developing our procurement and supplier relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll be working in our state-of-the-art facility alongside a friendly, supportive team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Procurement of Parts and Materials.
- Identify, source, and negotiate with suppliers for high-quality parts and materials.
- Develop a network of reliable suppliers to ensure consistent supply of rare or high performance parts.
- Evaluate and select suppliers based on quality, pricing, and lead times to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Work with Material Control Manager on inventory management to ensure availability of essential parts while minimising excess stock.
- Implement systems to track and manage inventory, reducing waste, and improving cost efficiency.
- Analyse stock levels and adjust purchasing strategies to meet project needs and minimise storage costs.
- Cost Management and Budget Control.
- Manage budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring cost-effective procurement without compromising on quality.
- Negotiate prices, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers to optimize the company's expenses.
- Track and report on purchasing costs to identify savings opportunities and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
- Work closely with the quality assurance team to ensure all parts meet standards for high-performance vehicles.
- Maintain records of certifications, warranties, and compliance documents related to purchased parts.
- Work with suppliers to negotiate volume discounts, delivery schedules, and exclusivity agreements where applicable.
- Address any issues related to delays, quality concerns, or order discrepancies with suppliers.
- Use historical data and upcoming project schedules to predict parts needs, ensuring stock is available without over-ordering.
- Adjust procurement plans to accommodate fluctuations in demand based on project flow and market conditions.
- Lead efforts to implement technology and automation in the purchasing process, such as procurement software and inventory tracking systems.
- Identify areas for process improvement to streamline purchasing operations and improve efficiency.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures for procurement to enhance team productivity.
- Communicate effectively with internal teams to keep them informed on stock availability, expected delivery dates, and potential delays.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, part shortages, or quality issues.
- Develop contingency plans to ensure parts availability in case of supply chain interruptions or sudden changes in demand.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in purchasing mechanical and electrical automotive components and systems
- Experience managing purchase orders, requisitions, and possess strong attention to detail along with a high level of computer literacy and competence
- Must have the ability to take ownership and manage the purchasing process from end to end.
- Able to make timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints and risks
- Porsche experience is an advantage
- Previous motorsport experience is an advantage but not essential
- Able to gather relevant information, identify key issues, comparing data from different sources - draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions
- To comply with all company policies and procedures
- Reliable and punctual
- Energetic, proactive, calm under pressure, highly personable with a mature personality
- Strong Team-worker with the ability to thrive in a small, closely-knit, and dedicated team
- Thrive in a pressurised and fast paced environment
- Exceptional communication, negotiation and organisational skills
- Flexibility - being prepared to work longer hours when occasionally required
- Self-motivated and with the ability to work unsupervised
What We Offer:
- The chance to work in a highly respected, family-owned business
- A modern, well-equipped workplace in Oxfordshire
- A collaborative and welcoming team environment
- The opportunity to contribute to world-class road, rally and race car projects
- Guaranteed time off over Christmas
- An on-site gym
- Free parking
- After work team activities
- Staff events
- Fish and Chip Fridays
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual looking to grow your career with a company that cares about its people, we would love to hear from you!
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31-08-2025
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