Commodity Buyer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Basildon
- Salary
- 20.84 - 26.40 GBP Hourly + Limited/Umbrella Company IR35
- Posted
- 24 Aug 2021
- Closes
- 21 Sep 2021
- Sectors
- Procurement
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
RLE International is working on behalf of their Automotive OEM Client, whom are currently looking Commodity Buyer - Powertrain to join their expanding team within their Purchasing Department, based in Basildon, Essex
Our client offers a wide range of unique opportunities available to suit some of the best people and brightest minds in the automotive industry.
So, if you're looking for a key role in shaping the future of the car industry, they have the stage and the tools necessary for you to make it happen.
Commodity Buyer - Powertrain
Buyer for Powertrain Components.
Lead the development of Commodity Business Plan; lead the Global Commodity Team (GCT) to implement the strategies across regions.
Responsible for sourcing Powertrain Components for new programs to deliver value, quality and efficiency.
Lead global market tests, Multi-Year Agreement negotiation through strategic planning and across cycle plan to deliver the best cost to Client.
Lead Cost Workshops. Identify cost efficiencies with Suppliers and Cost Estimating to deliver reduced total cost of ownership to customers.
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the industry segment and the competence of suppliers operating in that sector.
Create and maintain a world class supply base through benchmarking actions and market data.
Mitigate supplier risk and supply shortages.
Ensure supplier readiness through supporting supplier technical assistance teams
Monitoring supplier quality performance.
Hold suppliers accountable to quality and field issues including the recovery of warranty cost.
Maintain strong and effective relationships with counterparts in Cost Estimating, Supplier Technical Assistance, Programs, and Product Development and JV partners to deliver customer requirements and drive the business forward.
Skills Required:
Strong leadership skill to lead cross region, cross functional, multi culture teams.
Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities
Demonstrable understanding of current challenges facing the automotive industry and the role of purchasing to support the business
Outstanding interpersonal skills including relationship building preferred
Excellent numerical and analytical data skills
Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
An ability to present competently to management and global counterparts
Knowledge of Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Strong organizational and project management skills; self-starter
Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of automotive market and Powertrain components
Experience Required:
Purchasing or Supply Chain Management Experience
Education Required:
Degree qualified or equivalent experience required
Education Preferred:
CIPS Qualification
Additional Information :
Role is working from home at the moment but the plan would be to return onsite once the restrictions have been lifted.
Some supplier site visits to Europe (restrictions permitting)
Hours: 37.5 pw
Rate: GBP20.84 per hour umbrella company rate - Increasing under Agency Working Regulations after an initial 12 weeks in the position to GBP26.40 Umbrella
This role is deemed Inside IR35
If you have any of the above knowledge and experience, and are interested in hearing more about the opportunities, please apply now.
*Please note: Due to the high level of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted*
Eligibility: Due to working on behalf of our Client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined. These are long term rolling contracts.
**NO AGENCY CALLING
Our client offers a wide range of unique opportunities available to suit some of the best people and brightest minds in the automotive industry.
So, if you're looking for a key role in shaping the future of the car industry, they have the stage and the tools necessary for you to make it happen.
Commodity Buyer - Powertrain
Buyer for Powertrain Components.
Lead the development of Commodity Business Plan; lead the Global Commodity Team (GCT) to implement the strategies across regions.
Responsible for sourcing Powertrain Components for new programs to deliver value, quality and efficiency.
Lead global market tests, Multi-Year Agreement negotiation through strategic planning and across cycle plan to deliver the best cost to Client.
Lead Cost Workshops. Identify cost efficiencies with Suppliers and Cost Estimating to deliver reduced total cost of ownership to customers.
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the industry segment and the competence of suppliers operating in that sector.
Create and maintain a world class supply base through benchmarking actions and market data.
Mitigate supplier risk and supply shortages.
Ensure supplier readiness through supporting supplier technical assistance teams
Monitoring supplier quality performance.
Hold suppliers accountable to quality and field issues including the recovery of warranty cost.
Maintain strong and effective relationships with counterparts in Cost Estimating, Supplier Technical Assistance, Programs, and Product Development and JV partners to deliver customer requirements and drive the business forward.
Skills Required:
Strong leadership skill to lead cross region, cross functional, multi culture teams.
Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities
Demonstrable understanding of current challenges facing the automotive industry and the role of purchasing to support the business
Outstanding interpersonal skills including relationship building preferred
Excellent numerical and analytical data skills
Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
An ability to present competently to management and global counterparts
Knowledge of Purchasing, Supply Chain Management
Strong organizational and project management skills; self-starter
Skills Preferred:
Knowledge of automotive market and Powertrain components
Experience Required:
Purchasing or Supply Chain Management Experience
Education Required:
Degree qualified or equivalent experience required
Education Preferred:
CIPS Qualification
Additional Information :
Role is working from home at the moment but the plan would be to return onsite once the restrictions have been lifted.
Some supplier site visits to Europe (restrictions permitting)
Hours: 37.5 pw
Rate: GBP20.84 per hour umbrella company rate - Increasing under Agency Working Regulations after an initial 12 weeks in the position to GBP26.40 Umbrella
This role is deemed Inside IR35
If you have any of the above knowledge and experience, and are interested in hearing more about the opportunities, please apply now.
*Please note: Due to the high level of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted*
Eligibility: Due to working on behalf of our Client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined. These are long term rolling contracts.
**NO AGENCY CALLING