Contact:
Nick Cooke
Contact email:
Nick.cooke@1st-executive.com
Job ref:
J691149_1720706252
Published:
1 day ago
Expiry date:
2024-08-10
Start date:
ASAP
We are currently recruiting for our automotive client a number of Strategic Buyers to join the growing team within directs such as electrical, metal, and plastics. These are strategic positions where you will take full ownership for your assigned commodity areas. You will be required to identify cost optimization opportunities and take a commercial outlook for your category under control.
You will need to have gained a solid purchasing background within a manufacturing, automotive, or related environment and thrive in a strategic role. These opportunities offer a great setting to continue your development with excellent learning and progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Commodity Strategy Development: Maintain and develop strategies for specific commodities, staying up to date on market developments and potential suppliers.
* Cost Analysis & Savings: Evaluate cost data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and positively impact procurement performance.
* Negotiations: Confidently negotiate total costs and contracts with current and potential suppliers.
* Value for Money: Apply tools and techniques to close cost gaps while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
* Supplier Performance: Manage supplier performance and development activities.
* Cross-functional Collaboration.
* Quality Support: Support the quality department in achieving full Quality Approval.
* Process Improvement: Strive for internal and supplier process improvement, focusing on business 'Best Practice' initiatives.
* Risk Management: Identify supplier risks and develop robust mitigation strategies.
* Supplier Relationships: Lead and promote strong supplier relationships.
* Business Objectives: Play an instrumental role in achieving business objectives, meeting or exceeding defined goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Experience: Previous procurement experience in a strategic procurement function or the ability to take this step and deliver in this setting is essential.
* Strategic Understanding: Knowledge of the strategic role of procurement and ability to work at this level.
* Expertise with supplier development and evaluation.
* Skills: Effective time management, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Driving License: Must hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel as required.
Our client offers hybrid working, early finish on a Friday, as well as comprehensive benefits alongside a highly competitive package.
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