Job Description
JUNIOR BUYER
An exciting opportunity to join the growing The Little Car Company Team. We’re looking for someone to build the team for the timely procurement of commodities and consumables, and production components and assemblies for the manufacture of small scale classic icon cars.
Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.
Summary:
Compensation: Competitive Salary based on experience + share options + bonus scheme
Location: The Little Car Company Headquarters, Bicester Heritage
Holiday: 25 days per year, option to take 1 month off unpaid per year after 1 year service
Share options scheme: After 6 months with us - we want everyone to feel ‘ownership’ of the company
Start date: Immediate
Report to: Production Director
C-19 friendly process: We'll likely do the majority of initial interviews by video call, but will look to meet candidates in person before the final decision is made.
Culturally, we take pride in the way we work and what we achieve. We are committed to advancing the work of equality, diversity and inclusion and we want to attract the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society.
The role:
We need an enthusiastic Junior Technical Buyer to grow our supply chain and Procurement team. An integral role within the business you will be responsible for the timely procurement of consumables and commodities for manufacture of our vehicles and to keep the business running with particular involvement to support production. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and as part of a small close-knit team. We’re a fast moving start up, and a ‘can do’ attitude is essential. Great opportunity to grow and progress within the business and department.
The day-to-day responsibilities:
· Raise Purchase Orders for consumables and commodities
· Raise Purchase Orders for Production components
· Convert Purchase Requests from iDocuments into SAP B1
· Daily close Liaison with Key Suppliers
· Monitor and manage stock levels of consumables and fasteners
· Work closely with Production team
· Understand company processes and business needs
· Feedback to Production Schedules and deadlines
· Monitor & Assist with Goods In processes
· Liaison with Finance Team
· Support quality and performance concerns
· Maintaining a clean and safe working Environment
What you bring to the table:
Essential:
· Excellent problem solving and lateral thinking skills.
· Some engineering and technical knowledge
· A hands-on approach. Comfortable in the office as well as in the stores and workshop
· Team Player. Working coherently with other team members to deliver to the highest standards
· Enthusiastic & passionate about what you do and our products - Striving to go the extra mile.
· Ability to work under pressure
· Attention to detail
· Friendly, Polite & Professional
· Willingness to succeed
· Experience of ERP Systems
Nice to have:
· Automotive &/or Motorsport experience
· Knowledge of niche Production/Assembly environments
· Awareness of different fasteners and consumables
· Able to understand and interpret detailed component and assembly drawings.
· Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes and their appropriate selection.
· Ability to negotiate
Generally:
· Comfortable working in a structured environment, but where you have plenty of autonomy we expect everyone to be high-performing and self-managing. It’s an entrepreneurial environment which keeps things interesting but isn’t for everyone!
· Switched on and can take the initiative, you don't need to be told what to do all the time. We want people who look for problems and solve them without being asked.
· Self-motivating – you’ll have full support along the way, but we won’t hold your hand throughout.
· Ability to use Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook. Experience in Slack is useful, but not critical
…and lots more. Being a start-up, we’d expect whoever assumes the role to have adaptability, flexibility and can-do attitude.
Details / perks:
· Full time in at The Little Car Company’s brand-new HQ at Bicester Heritage, the UK’s first automotive campus. It is a stunning place for any car enthusiast to be based.
· There may be occasional travel with the company as required, potentially nationally / internationally.
· A full UK driving licence is essential
· Competitive salary and 25 days holiday a year
· Opportunity for equity ownership / stock options and compensation will increase as we grow – ultimately you are in control of your destiny and the rewards will be there for the right people
Please provide a cover letter / email with a brief description of your background, relevant experience and what makes you different from everyone else. In approximately 400 words or less please - consider this your highlight reel to entice us to open your CV.
Should you not hear from us by the end of the job posting period, it is likely you have been unsuccessful on this occasion - we will however, keep all CVs on file for future roles as we grow.
A little about TLCC and our culture:
The Little Car Company makes officially branded drive-able little cars for luxury high-end motor manufacturers. We’re already making cars for Bugatti, Aston Martin Lagonda, Ferrari, Bentley, Tamiya and there are more to follow.
Beautifully engineered vehicles don't just appear at our client's front doors - they are a result of months and sometimes years of meticulous design, dedicated craftsmanship, uncompromising testing and a personal customer experience second to none.
That doesn't happen without an exceptionally talented team fuelled by a determination to create truly remarkable vehicles, whilst having a ton of fun along the way. We work with the best car manufacturers in the business, so are only looking to recruit amazing talent to our small but highly functioning team.
We are building something special, an environment where everyone looks forward to their Monday mornings and everyone in the company knows the difference they are making and can see how much value they are adding every day. Everyone in the team owns a part of the business through our share scheme so it is important we only employ people committed to making the business the best it can be.
Our Values:
Start Simple: Don't worry about having all the answers, just get started. Growth comes from taking chances and making mistakes. We approach problem-solving with resourcefulness and creativity without compromising on attention to detail.
Collaboration: We support each other and work together. We strive to leverage the collective intelligence of everyone at TLCC. We are free of ego and seek to understand. We challenge each other, but respectfully.
Communication: Communicate directly – whatever the question, communication is the answer. Get feedback early and listen openly. Someone does not have to be wrong for you to be right.
Accountability: Champion Accountability – accept responsibility for your actions and inactions. We are open and honest about our shortcomings, as we are with our successes. Strive for continuous improvement in the everyday.
Diversity: Seek and value the strength of diverse perspectives – we learn from all to build for all. Embrace differences - everyone at TLCC should be able to work and learn in an atmosphere of respect, dignity, and acceptance.
Adventure: Grow our business in a way that makes us proud. Embrace the Adventure – set ambitious goals, understand things don't always go to plan, work with creativity and passion and celebrate success! Remember TLCC belongs to all of us.