Senior Buying Specialist

Description

We are looking for a talented Senior Buying Specialist to join our team for our Purchasing Department in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

This role is offered as a hybrid position.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways :

• Purchase Order Management: Responsible for raising and receiving purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate procurement transactions.

• RFQ Execution: Manages Request for Quotations (RFQs), supporting competitive sourcing and supplier selection processes.

• Indirect Purchasing Support: Provides procurement support for indirect purchasing needs, particularly for European Tractions, ensuring alignment with regional requirements.

• Supplier Engagement: Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers through regular meetings and communications, fostering collaboration and performance.

• Issue Resolution: Proactively identifies and mitigates procurement-related issues to maintain continuity and quality in supply chain operations.

• Project Collaboration: Participates in project calls and contributes to cross-functional initiatives, ensuring procurement alignment with broader business goals.

• Global Supplier Coordination: Works on global projects involving suppliers across regions, supporting strategic sourcing and procurement excellence.

• Logistics Support for VPI Programs: Provides logistical and procurement support for Value Package Introduction (VPI) programs, contributing to successful product launches.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Clear Communication: Deliver tailored, effective messages to diverse audiences.

• Procurement Expertise: Understand and apply procurement policies, procedures, and tools confidently.

• Process Knowledge: Navigate the Source-to-Pay cycle efficiently for smooth operations.

• Analytical Thinking: Solve problems and support decisions with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor\\\’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• Proven experience in the automotive industry, with a strong understanding of sector-specific standards and practices.

• Familiarity with eAxle and traction products, including sourcing and supplier engagement.

• Hands-on experience supporting VPI (Value Package Introduction) or NPI (New Product Introduction) programs.