Senior Buyer

About this position

Responsibilities

• Main scope for Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets for Super Structure / Body Builder / Customer adaptation truck operation
• Additional scope to expand the capability to handling Automotive Purchasing commodity
• Ensure continuous supply of required goods and materials and communicate any supply problems which may pose a risk or impact on business operations
• Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers
• Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible
• Develop creative and innovative procurement processes, Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Negotiate contracts, improved prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
• Assess and evaluate suppliers and undertake performance reviews to ensure contract compliance and manage performance improvement activities
• Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships
• Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Explore alternate sources for goods and materials, Assess tenders and quotations from potential suppliers
• Prepare purchase orders in line with final negotiations with selected suppliers and in line with organizational targets and requirements
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues

Requirements

• At least 7 years’ experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Project Management, Supply Chain Management and/or related to Purchasing function.
• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Analytical, numerically astute with strong proven problem solving abilities.
• Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.
• Commercially and financially aware.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy Qualifications and Experience Levels.
• Relevant business/commercial or manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred.
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS).
• Proven purchasing experience, preferably within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to add value, reduce costs and make business improvements.
• Contract management and supplier experience.
• Project management experience.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of automotive processes and components and supply chain management.