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Senior Buyer - Indirect/Logistics/Materials, Coventry
Client: Agratas
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 21.03.2025
Expiry Date: 05.05.2025
Job Description:
Agratas is currently looking for a Indirect Category Buyer - Logistics & Materials to join our growing Indirect Procurement team and help build our new battery factory. This is a hybrid working role that will be based in our Coventry office.
You will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing a variety of indirect materials and services necessary to support business operations. This includes dies and molds, small tools, HSE items, contracts negotiation with export-import logistic providers, CHAs, 3PL providers, local transporters, and other indirect goods and services that contribute to the overall efficiency of the company.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and production, to ensure materials are sourced cost-effectively and in alignment with business needs.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for indirect purchasing of Capex/Opex indirect goods and services for an OEM.
* Manage the sourcing portfolio ensuring transparency of awarding.
* Lead and manage the RFI, RFQ, cost comparison, zero-based costing, negotiation & awarding process.
* Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization including various programs, regional/country offices, legal, finance, and others.
* Evaluate supplier capabilities, product quality, pricing, and delivery terms to ensure optimal value for the organization.
* Negotiate and execute contracts for dies and molds, consumables, small tools, HSE items, etc.
* Negotiate and execute contracts for export-import logistics providers, 3PLs, employee transportation, canteen/food supply, scrap disposal, office/site rents.
* Stay updated on market trends, new suppliers, and innovations in indirect materials. Proactively research and recommend alternative suppliers or products to optimize cost and performance.
* Prepare and propose cost reduction strategies and category plans to the Procurement Lead.
* Proactively identify risks and create contingency plans to mitigate risk in the supply chain to avoid potential disruption in operations.
Experience
* Proven work experience in indirect sourcing, mainly in OPEX function for automobile/tech companies for greenfield or brownfield projects.
* Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management.
* Broad knowledge about contract finalization.
* Knowledge about legal terms.
* Strong project management skills.
* Price trends of pipes, valves, fittings from major OEMs.
* Experience with zero-based costing for fabrication items.
* Solid judgment with the ability to make good decisions.
* Capable of managing self-activity planning and sorting priorities as per deadlines and working without supervision.
* Bachelor's Degree – Specialization in Mechanical Engineering/Automobile Engineering.
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