Buyer

Executive Network Group

Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 16 days

Telford, Shropshire TF3 4AF, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer in the automotive sector located in West Midlands with a salary of £40,000.
The role involves monitoring supplier performance and managing purchasing across direct and indirect categories.
Candidates should have experience in purchasing within the automotive or manufacturing sector, with knowledge of tooling and assembly procurement preferred.
A CIPS qualification or progress towards it is required, along with strong data analysis skills and familiarity with overseas suppliers.
The position is ideal for those with a minimum of several years of relevant experience who are looking to contribute to procurement excellence.

BuyerAutomotive Location: West Midlands Salary: £40,000BenefitsOverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a forward thinking organisation. This role is pivotal in monitoring and managing supplier performance in line with both Direct and Indirect category strategies. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in purchasing, implementing and maintaining procurement excellence while contributing to the organisation’s overall objectives.Key Responsibilities

Purchasing across direct and indirect categories.
Monitor and report supplier performance against defined category strategies.
Provide training to the supplier base on key processes and policies.
Support the delivery of procurement strategies.
Negotiate with suppliers to optimise value delivery.
Support sourcing initiatives.
Collaborate with strategic suppliers.
Act as a high-performing team member aligned with category strategies and business objectives.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Experience in the automotive / manufacturing sector with experience in purchasing.
Knowledge / experience in tooling and assembly procurement preferred.
Familiarity with working with suppliers overseas and managing associated challenges.
Strong understanding of QAFs (Quality Assurance Frameworks) and data analysis.
CIPS qualification or working towards it.
Engineering qualifications are an advantage.

If this role aligns with your experience we would love to discuss the role and your experiences further and look forward to your application / cv.

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