Job Overview
AESC UK is seeking a skilled Commodity Sourcing Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing direct material commodities within Electrode, Cell, Module, and Pack categories across all European sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a direct strategy plan for EU/UK markets, working closely with global purchase and design teams.
* Gain market intelligence and become an expert in your chosen commodity, identifying key suppliers and supply risk factors.
* Build and maintain strong connections with global purchasing teams to identify strategies and develop suppliers both globally and locally in EU/UK.
* Lead strategic tenders, develop negotiation plans, and finalize contracting with suppliers.
* Influence internal functions and external suppliers to drive YoY cost reductions and secure future cost optimization.
* Support the EU Direct Senior Purchasing Manager on commercial contracting, focusing on localisation with EU/UK suppliers for new and existing sourcing projects.
* Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to reduce costs within the end-to-end supply chain for current and new BOM activities.
* Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, and aid business performance.
* Assess and evaluate suppliers to undertake performance reviews and drive improvement activities.
* Support project purchasing and supply chain teams across EU/UK to ensure AESC UK maximises supply logistics improvements and avoids production delays.
Requirements
* Proven purchasing experience within a lithium-ion battery manufacturing environment is desirable.
* Strong interpersonal skills, ability to take responsibility, and develop efficient negotiation plans.
* Excellent communication skills (English) are essential to build relationships with global functions and suppliers in Asia.
* Effective analytical skills to evaluate commodity market trends and report to EU/UK leadership.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines and have a good sense of priorities.
* Strong industrial awareness to investigate new supply markets and assess existing and new supplier capabilities.
* Language fluent in English is essential (C1 level).
Additional Requirements
* Degree University qualification is essential.
* Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is desirable.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI, SAP.
* Travel will be required within EU and Asia.
* Full driving licence.