The Strategic Buyer is a newly created position that will work with a matrix structured, multinational manufacturer that supplies into an array of markets such as Defence & Automotive OEMs. The Strategic Buyer is very much a hands-on, sleeves rolled up position, with the person having the self-drive and motivation to exceed, with the necessary skills to lead and mentor the team to deliver a first class operation. Strong strategic procurement skills are essential. The Strategic Buyer support the manufacturing facility by ensuring a sustainable and best value supply chain is in place to meet current and future needs of the business. Negotiate long term agreements for NPI and Series production components. Selecting suppliers for NPI and Series production components Responsibilities:

Responsible for supplier assessment & selection process
Develop innovative supplier partnerships to create a lean supply chains
Create and develop the strategic direction for all assigned commodity groups
Review current supply base to ensure “fit for purpose” against strategic objectives
Ensure Long Term Agreements (LTA) are in place for all strategic commodity groups
Implement Purchasing/Supplier Scorecard to monitor & report on supplier performance to compliment business objectives on:
- Cost, quality
- Delivery Inventory
Lead Supplier Development and Improvement initiatives
- Lead times
- OTIF
Reduce or eliminate all non-value adding activity
Identify Supplier cost savings including VA (Value Added) & VE (Value Engineering) initiatives
Manage tactical escalation of supplier issues across the group
Management of Supply Chain activities related to NPD and Engineering changes
Identify areas of risk in the supply chain, effectively prioritise, develop and implement plans to mitigate such risks
Conduct logistic analysis to determine most cost effective, efficient modes and methods with both suppliers and customers

Monitor and report Purchase Price Index (PPI) to create and implement improvement plans

Your Experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or related field (preferable)
3 years purchasing experience within the automotive industry
Computer literate (MS Office)
Good written, verbal and presentation skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Proven ability to develop and execute Commodity Strategies
Experience of International Purchasing (preferable)
Willing to Travel and hold a current International Driver’s License