Job Description
Bespoke Buyer
About the role
As an integral part of our Bespoke purchasing team, you will be responsible for selecting suitable suppliers and securing the supply of low-volume Bespoke components.
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Our client is currently looking for a new recruit in joining their team, please read on!
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Shifts: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Responsibilities:
* Select suitable suppliers and secure the supply of low-volume Bespoke components.
* Review new component designs and find appropriate suppliers who can deliver the required new products.
* Understand vehicle component purchasing and new product development.
* Source new and innovative low-volume suppliers capable of meeting client's exacting quality standards.
* Analyze costs and agree prices with suppliers to achieve the best possible value for money, considering design, volume, and timing constraints.
* Apply project management principles to ensure all parts are supplied to the required quality standard and within the planned delivery timeline.
* Resolve supplier challenges proactively and adopt a collaborative approach to developing business relationships.
* Work collaboratively with other team members within the Bespoke team (Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Design) to deliver key new features to our Bespoke clients.
Requirements:
* University degree in Business Management, Procurement & Logistics, or Engineering (or equivalent relatable subjects).
* CIPS qualification would be advantageous.
* Good interpersonal skills with an ability to influence key stakeholders.
* Professional experience in Purchasing or Supplier Quality Management at an Automotive Manufacturer or tier 1 Automotive supply chains.
* Proven track record of delivery within a multi-project engineering environment and experience managing and leading purchasing and/or parts quality teams.
* Experience managing professional supplier selection processes and commercial negotiations.
* Knowledge of Automotive best practice tools and methods utilized in the sourcing & industrialization of products.
* Familiarity with accreditations such as ISO9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 (formerly 18001), TS16949.
* Experience in project management and understanding of new product development processes.
* Knowledge of Automotive Manufacturing Processes for interior/exterior/electrical components with the ability to select appropriate processes and tooling options for low and medium volume manufacturing.
* Experience managing the end-to-end production component purchasing process within an automotive NPI environment.
* Good problem-solving ability required to overcome problems arising from specific cost, quality, and time issues.
Additional Information:
This is a standard buyer role that involves negotiations. The specialism is a hybrid between automotive suppliers and suppliers who can provide the required components. The role does not necessarily have to focus on automotive suppliers. It requires a wide bandwidth for exploring a diverse supply base and new technologies. While there is an existing supply base available, the ideal candidate should be able to think outside the box. The role includes managing load volumes ranging from one-off components to accessories. It is primarily steered by the aftersales team. Experience is essential, with a minimum of 5 years required. The candidate should be able to work independently
International Travel:
* Once every two months, Europe and UK.
Skills and Experience:
* CIPS Level 4 is a bonus.
* Degree level preferred.
* Automotive experience is important
* High volume purchasing experience
What’s in it for you? –
Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.
* This is 12 months rolling contract
* Hourly rate, in-scope IR35, £45 per hour (via a Hays approved umbrella company) or £30 per hour via Hays PAYE
* This role provides a remote working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Chichester 2-3 days per week.
Next Steps
Once you’ve applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process.
If your application is successful, you’ll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client’s hiring managers to get to know you better.
We look forward to speaking to you!