Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Programme Buyer – Sourcing PMO to join our highly skilled and dynamic Programme Purchasing Team.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Leamington Spa or Bicester, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, a company which can demonstrate confidence in its ability to deliver. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking business. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What's the opportunity:
Reporting to the Programme Purchasing Manager, you will drive and manage our sourcing plan across the vehicle programme to ensure all commodities follow the sourcing process and ensure purchasing programme standards are met.
Requirements
What you will do
* Drive and maintain Direct Purchasing sourcing timelines against key Programme deliverables including management of key meeting cadence
* Manage and coordinate Purchasing, SQA & Logistics colleagues to maintain data hygiene through reporting, on time completion key deliverables & ensure sourcing activities remain on plan
* Responsible for creating da reporting metrics, KPIs and status in key management reviews and maintaining their accuracy
* Develop cross-functional business relationships from Product Development, Supplier Quality, through to Cost Engineering
* Responsible for maintaining core templates used by the department
* Support in driving continuous improvement across the Business
Who you are:
* Degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience (desirable)
* Excellent experience in Direct purchasing/Programme purchasing
* Experience of creating reports and key metrics
* Project management and stakeholder management skills
* Experience of working within the automotive sector (desirable)
* Great influencing and communications skills
* Analytical and methodical approach and mindset
Benefits
Forseven is building something new. By thinking differently. To create a new car company for the world.
Guided by expert leadership and powered by brilliant minds from the luxury, automotive and technology worlds, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of quality. We promote a culture of excellence, integrity, and sustainable growth.
Together we are establishing a new legacy. Join us.