At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and negotiate for powertrain components in the evolving automotive industry.
- Company: Join a leading automotive company at the forefront of EV/AV transition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Office-based role with opportunities for travel and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative shift in the automotive sector and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in purchasing, strong negotiation skills, and a passion for the automotive industry.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Duration: 12 Month Contract
Location: Dunton, Essex
Position Description
Direct Commodity Buyer - Powertrain Components
A great opportunity to work in commodity purchase with a supply base facing unprecedented levels of change with the move from internal combustion engines to EV/AV.
Sourcing:
- Develop sourcing strategies looking at the transition from ICE to BEV to leverage best value outcomes for the business in value, quality, efficiency and capability with a financially stable & optimal supply base.
- Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes.
- Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets.
- Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure.
- Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support Client volumes.
Skills Required:
- Quality - Monitor supplier quality performance versus Client expectation (working with Supplier Technical Assistance).
- Cost - Drive supplier performance to deliver non-design / design annual part cost reduction targets.
- Lead cost recovery actions (e.g. warranty claims, supplier overpayments etc.).
- Manage Cost & Design Targets with cross functional team.
- Work with Cost Estimating to identify commercial opportunities based on supplier part cost breakdowns and Optimal Cost Estimates (OCEs).
- Handle Raw Material negotiations & support distressed supplier management.
- 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.
- Excellent negotiation skills to drive cost reduction and protect supply.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including relationship building.
- Experience of working in cross functional teams.
- Excellent numerical and analytical data skills.
- Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools.
- An ability to present competently.
- An ability to travel on company business as required.
- Strong organizational and project management skills; self-starter.
Experience Required:
Minimum 3 years' experience required within a Purchasing setting, preferably automotive.
Education Preferred:
Degree qualified or equivalent experience required.
Additional Information:
Location: Dunton 4 days a week required in the office. Travel is possible.
Direct Commodity Buyer in Essex employer: Contechs Consulting
Join a forward-thinking company in Dunton, Essex, where as a Direct Commodity Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in navigating the exciting transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and growth, offering employees ample opportunities for professional development while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive environment that values quality and efficiency.
