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Senior Buyer

ASC Connections Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 7RG, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A specialist automotive/motorsport manufacturer is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Leicestershire headquarters.
  • The role involves managing a specific category of suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality parts and components.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a pension plan, discounts, and healthcare.
  • Candidates should have previous experience as a Category Buyer or similar roles within the manufacturing sector, ideally in the automotive industry, along with experience in New Product Introduction.
  • Successful applicants will demonstrate strong negotiation skills, an understanding of commercial terms, and familiarity with Far East sourcing and Lean Manufacturing principles.

A specialist automotive/motorsport manufacturer is recruiting an experienced Senior Buyer to work from their Leicestershire headquarters. You will take responsibility for a particular category and selection of suppliers to ensure that high-quality parts and components are delivered OTIF to enable Production targets to be met.

Competitive salary with benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Discounts, and Healthcare. They also offer strong career development and will provide you with career opportunities.

As the Senior Buyer you will support the Purchasing team in:

  • Supporting the company's growth by enabling profit through effective sourcing
  • Reducing supplier lead time whilst ensuring they maintain the high standards expected.
  • Deliver a strategy for your category to ensure that both general production and new model manufacturing can be fulfilled.
  • Identify cost saving opportunities within your specific category.

To be successful as a Senior Buyer you will have:

  • Previous experience as a Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, or Project Buyer within a manufacturing business, ideally within the automotive industry.
  • Experience in New Product Introduction.
  • Proven negotiation skills and to have an in-depth understanding of commercial terms.
  • Far East sourcing.
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Purchased a range of materials, components, and parts.
  • Worked with a range of MER/ERP systems.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, click the 'APPLY NOW' button below and we'll be in touch.

Please note: Any reference to salary or pay rates in this advertisement are indicative only and should only be used as a guide.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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