Behind every Aston Martin is a network of talented people, trusted suppliers and carefully considered commercial decisions that help turn extraordinary ideas into reality.
We’re looking for a Senior Buyer (Indirect) to join our Procurement team at Gaydon. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an important area of spend, shape commercially intelligent sourcing strategies and build supplier partnerships that make a meaningful contribution to the future of one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands.
Procurement at Aston Martin sits at the heart of our business. The decisions we make influence cost, quality, delivery, profitability and our ability to achieve ambitious business objectives. As a Senior Buyer, you’ll have the opportunity to bring together commercial insight, market intelligence and strong stakeholder relationships to create lasting value.
You’ll develop and deliver commodity or category strategies for your area, keeping Aston Martin informed of market conditions, commercial developments, emerging suppliers and relevant regulatory changes. Through detailed analysis and close collaboration with stakeholders, you’ll help ensure that sourcing decisions support both the immediate and long-term priorities of the business.
Leading and developing others will be an important part of the role. You’ll manage and support a team of Buyers, providing the guidance, coaching and direction they need to perform at their best. You’ll create clarity around priorities, encourage continuous improvement and help build a collaborative environment where people feel trusted, motivated and able to make an impact.
You’ll take the lead on commercial and contractual negotiations with existing and prospective suppliers, securing outcomes that balance commercial value with quality, service and long-term strategic benefit. By developing robust supplier relationships, monitoring performance and addressing potential risks early, you’ll help create a resilient supply base that can support Aston Martin’s ambitions.
Your influence will extend across the wider business. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll provide strategic commercial and procurement input that supports effective decision-making and successful programme delivery. You’ll build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, lead regular reviews and communicate progress clearly against key objectives.
You’ll also be responsible for important procurement measures across your indirect procurement area, including cost savings, sourcing activity, supplier strategy, risk management and supplier performance. Using insight and data, you’ll identify opportunities to improve results, eliminate inefficiencies and deliver greater value for Aston Martin.
What makes this opportunity particularly special is the breadth of impact you can have. You’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy within your area, the visibility to influence important business decisions and the opportunity to develop both people and supplier relationships. Your contribution will help strengthen commercial performance today while supporting Aston Martin’s future ambitions.
We’re looking for an experienced procurement professional who understands the strategic value a high-performing Procurement function can bring. You’ll have previous procurement experience and a strong track record of leading or managing others. Automotive experience would be advantageous, but it isn’t essential.
You’ll be commercially astute, analytical and confident managing competing priorities in a fast-moving environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will allow you to build credibility across the organisation, adapt your approach to different audiences and influence decisions constructively.
A degree-level qualification is required, while full CIPS membership or progress towards it would be advantageous rather than essential. You’ll also need a full driving licence and be comfortable travelling when your responsibilities require it.
Most importantly, you’ll bring curiosity, sound judgement and a genuine drive to improve. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, challenging established thinking where appropriate and finding better ways to deliver value for the business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that combines heritage, innovation and ambition unlike any other. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues, influence meaningful commercial decisions and play a key role in enabling the future of one of the world’s most desirable luxury brands.
If you’re ready to bring your procurement expertise, leadership capability and commercial ambition to Aston Martin, we’d love to hear from you.
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At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table.
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