Buyer - Low Volume Automotive

Buyer - Bespoke Automotive

An opportunity now exists to join a small purchasing team, within an exciting and innovative ultra-low volume automotive environment. The team undertakes the procurement of new components from a diverse range of specialist, low volume sources.

Role Overview:
As an integral part of the Ultra Low Volume purchasing team, you will be responsible for managing the supplier selection process and securing the supply of low volume components.

You will evaluate potential new component suppliers who can deliver the required new components. You will need to have a good understanding of vehicle component purchasing and new product development.

You will find new and innovative low volume suppliers capable of meeting the exacting quality standards required and have experience with modern structured sourcing processes.

You will be an assured negotiator who understands how to analyse costs and agree prices with suppliers to achieve the best possible value for money, considering design, volume, and timing constraints.

You will be familiar with project management principles, ensuring all parts are supplied on time and to the required quality standard and cost. You will proactively resolve supplier problems and adopt a collaborative approach to developing business relationships with all parties involved.

You will work collaboratively with other team members within the team, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management and Design to deliver the project on time.

Skills & Experience

• Significant professional experience in Purchasing or Supplier Quality Management at an Automotive Manufacturer or tier 1 Automotive supply chains
• CIPS qualification is an advantage
• Proven track record of delivery within a multi-project engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Automotive best practice tools and methods for sourcing and industrialisation of products
• Knowledge of Automotive Manufacturing Processes for interior/exterior/electrical components
• Experience handling commercial negotiations with external suppliers
• Experience in project management and understanding new product development processes

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed), or apply immediately and further information will be provided.

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