At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage supplier performance and drive cost reduction in a dynamic automotive environment.
- Company: Join a leading global automotive OEM with a high-performing team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, contract role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of innovation, impacting key programmes in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in automotive procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Expleo is supporting a leading global automotive OEM in the search for an experienced Procurement Senior Specialist to join their high-performing team on a contract basis, in the Midlands.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager, this role will focus on managing the external supply chain across a portfolio of strategic suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability (QCDIS) targets. This is a pivotal, cross-functional role operating at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operations, driving both supplier performance and commercial outcomes across key programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver cost targets across assigned commodities, supporting new product launches and ongoing cost reduction activity
- Lead supplier negotiations and manage in-contract commercial issues (pricing, tooling, design change and claims)
- Drive supplier performance through Supplier Business Reviews and continuous improvement activity
- Act as a key interface across Product Engineering, Programme Teams, STA, Finance and Logistics
- Validate commercial contracts, cost models and manufacturing processes (BoD / BoP, capacity, tooling and value streams)
- Support supply chain risk management and ensure compliance with internal processes and systems
Requirements
- Background in automotive or complex manufacturing procurement / supply chain
- Proven experience delivering cost, quality and delivery improvements across suppliers
- Strong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management capability
- Ability to operate independently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience
Procurement - Senior Specialist employer: Broughton Group
Expleo is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the Midlands where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities to enhance their skills while working on cutting-edge projects within the automotive sector. The company's commitment to quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability not only drives business success but also fosters a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
