Buyer – Material Planning, Expediting & Importing

Reports to:

Head of Procurement

About Maeving

Maeving is Britain's first electric motorcycle manufacturer, reviving the country's motorcycle heritage to redefine urban travel. Our first model, the RM1, launched in 2022 and became the UK's best-selling and best-reviewed electric motorcycle. Our second, the RM1S, won 'Best Urban Electric Motorcycle', ahead of competitor launches from BMW and Kawasaki that same year.

Our bikes are built in Coventry, the birthplace of British motorcycling, and designed by a team behind some of the most respected motorcycles on the road, led by Triumph's former Head of Product, Graeme Gilbert. Lightweight, simple, and powered by removable batteries that charge from any standard socket, our bikes are more enjoyable, cleaner, and more affordable than any other mode of transport. Through a pioneering direct-to-consumer model, we're reshaping commuting in the UK, and increasingly Europe and the US.

We're ambitious, fast-paced, and hard-working, bringing bikes to market in half the time of incumbent OEMs. Our goal is to become the leading global two-wheeled EV manufacturer, and everyone who joins us needs to share that mindset.

The Role

As a Buyer, you'll keep our production line moving. Working closely with Production Planning, you'll make sure the right components arrive from our global supplier base at the right time, in the right quantity and at the right cost. You'll own the full journey from material requirements planning through to purchase order, expediting, import and goods receipt, while managing supplier performance and driving cost efficiency along the way.

This is a hands-on, broad role with real scope to grow as the company grows.

What You'll Do

Material Planning

• Translate production schedules and MRP outputs into purchase orders, ensuring materials are available when Production needs them.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times and demand forecasts to maintain healthy inventory and avoid shortages or excess.
• Work with Production Planning and Engineering to align supply with build plans, design changes and new model introductions.
• Review and act on MRP exception messages, adjusting order quantities and delivery dates as demand shifts.

Expediting

• Proactively chase suppliers and track open orders to protect delivery dates and prevent production disruption.
• Identify supply risks early, **escalate** issues and agree recovery plans with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide clear, timely updates to Production and Planning on delivery status, delays and recovery actions.

Importing & Logistics

• Manage inbound shipments from our global supply chain, including freight booking and coordination with forwarders and carriers.
• Prepare and check shipping and customs documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, commodity codes, Incoterms, etc.) and manage customs clearance.
• Track in-transit goods end to end and resolve delays, customs holds and documentation issues quickly.
• Work with logistics partners to optimise lead times and freight costs.
• Purchase components from approved suppliers on time, in full and at the best cost.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance and resolving quality or delivery issues.
• Drive cost savings through negotiation, alternative sourcing and supplier improvement.
• Help source new technology and components for future models.

Systems & Process

• Keep purchasing and inventory data accurate within our ERP/MRP systems.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to manage purchase orders, inventory records and supplier communications.
• Identify and implement AI-driven improvements to streamline procurement and planning.

What You'll Bring

• At least 3 years' experience as a Buyer, Material Planner or in a similar procurement or supply chain role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, including planning and exception management.
• Hands-on experience of importing goods, including shipping documentation, customs clearance and freight coordination.
• A proven track record of expediting orders and managing supplier delivery performance.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.
• Highly organised, with an eye for detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, commodity codes and post-Brexit import requirements.
• Background in automotive or electric vehicles.
• An understanding of how AI can be applied in procurement and planning.

Why Maeving?

Every team member is a shareholder. If Maeving succeeds, we all do.

We're a tight-knit, ambitious team that's already achieved what no other business has, and we're just getting started. You'll have the support, time and space to make this role a critical part of our growth story, and the opportunity to help build our Purchasing function into a scalable, vital part of the business.

In just over six years, we've grown from two friends in a living room to an 80+ person team manufacturing Britain's best-selling electric motorcycles, now operating in 8 markets. If you want to help shape what comes next, join us.

Right to Work

All applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa support.

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