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Textron Specialized Vehicles —Ipswich
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Lexden Contracts Limited —Colchester
- £30,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Construction experience
- Free parking
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Head of Hard Services Procurement
OCS Group —Ipswich
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
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Senior Buyer
Civil Works Alliance —Ipswich
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
5d
Procurement Specialist (South)
Crescent Purchasing Consortium —Colchester
- £42,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Bereavement leave
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Macfarlane Group —Sudbury
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Procurement Technical Services Lead
OCS Group —Ipswich
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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Procurement Category Manager - Indirect
OCS Group —Ipswich
- Monday to Friday
- Management
- Project management
- Team management
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2h
Senior Procurement Manager
Civil Works Alliance —Ipswich
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
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- £13 - £18 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Basic maths
- English
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- £12.50 - £12.98 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Nursing home
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Textron Specialized Vehicles -
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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Annual leave
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Oracle
CIPS
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills
Purchasing
IT
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

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Description

About Us

Textron Specialized Vehicles are a global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, professional turf-care equipment, and ground support equipment.

At Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd, we design and manufacture professional turf-care equipment under the brands of Ransomes and Jacobsen. Our mission is to be the premier supplier of high-quality and environmentally conscious turf equipment, providing superior performance for our customers. From prestigious championship golf courses to the World Cup, for more than a century, the most important turf in the world has been manicured by our brand.

We recognise that our success, and future success, is tied directly to our people. We are seeking a Buyer, who will be office based at our manufacturing facility in Ipswich, Suffolk. As a Buyer, you will play a key role in ensuring the consistent supply of materials and components that keep our operations running smoothly. Working collaboratively across the business and with our global supplier base, you will drive cost, quality, and delivery performance while contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.

About the Role

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Approved Suppliers: Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance for current production and service parts.
Supplier Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, lead times and MOQs to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Contracts will be negotiated jointly or by the Senior Buyers.
Supplier Relationship Management: Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance and resolve issues related to delivery, quality or pricing.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to understand technical specifications and material requirements relating to ECOs, EDRs and concessions.
Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records (including pricing, lead-times, MOQ’s and contact details) in line with company policies and UK regulations, including declarations of conformity, tariffs and country of origin.
Cost Reduction & Improvement: Support cost reduction initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement activities across the procurement function, including, including PPV/IPV.
Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing: Ensure all procurement activities align with ethical sourcing practices, sustainability goals and industry standards.
Inventory & Forecasting: Utilise forecast data to support inventory management, preventing production delays and optimising stock levels. Support planning with CTB and proactively escalate supply risks, including the management of de-expedites and cancellations.
Reporting: Prepare reports on purchasing activity, cost savings and supplier performance for management review.
PO Management: Raise purchase orders, manage MRP exceptions, and ensure timely PO acknowledgments.
Support specific projects and undertake additional duties as required.

Qualifications

About You

As a Buyer, we would ask you bring the following skills and experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). CIPS Level 3 (or working towards) is desirable.
Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement or buying, ideally within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive components and materials (e.g. metals, plastics, electronics) and manufacturing processes is advantageous.
Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate favourable commercial terms and build effective supplier relationships.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capability with the ability to assess supplier performance, interpret data, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
IT Skills: Proficient in procurement systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Organisational Skills: Strong ability to prioritise workload, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and a focus on quality in all aspects of work.
Problem Solving: Proactive, solution-focused approach with a results-driven mindset.
Teamwork: Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required.
Adaptability: Flexible and responsive to changing priorities and market conditions.

Why us?

Work life balance promoted with every other Friday off.
30 days annual leave.
Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually.
Enhanced Company pension.
Life assurance of four times your annual salary.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
Access to Textron University’s self-service training platform.
Eye care scheme.
Discounts on gym memberships, shopping and travel through Perks at Work.
Winter flu vaccination voucher.

Recruiting Company: Textron Specialized Vehicles

Primary Location: GB-Ipswich

Job Function: Supply Chain

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Standard

Shift: First Shift

Job Posting: 06/02/2026, 8:05:50 AM

Job Number: 342449

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