At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive purchasing strategy and build strong supplier partnerships in a global manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join DENSO, a leader in advanced automotive technology with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and permanent health insurance.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Why this job: Make an impact by influencing cost, quality, and delivery performance in a dynamic industry.
- Qualifications: 3-5+ years of purchasing experience and strong negotiation skills required.
Are you an experienced Buyer looking to join a global manufacturing organisation where you can influence purchasing strategy, build supplier partnerships and drive cost, quality and delivery performance? DENSO is a global leader in advanced automotive technology, systems and components, employing around 130,000 associates worldwide. At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and engine power sectors.
Reporting to the Purchasing Assistant Manager, you will support the delivery of the company's purchasing strategy while achieving key performance indicators and cost reduction targets. You will develop and manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial agreements, support new product introduction projects and work collaboratively with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams to deliver best value.
Working Hours & Benefits
- Monday–Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm
- Friday: 8.30am – 1.30pm
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Permanent Health Insurance
Key Responsibilities
- Build and develop strong supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, contracts and quotations.
- Lead supplier meetings to improve cost, quality, delivery and service performance.
- Identify, evaluate and onboard new global suppliers.
- Support new product development, engineering changes and strategic sourcing activities.
- Develop and implement commodity purchasing strategies.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Produce purchasing and supplier performance reports for management.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver purchasing objectives.
What We're Looking For
- 3–5+ years' purchasing experience, ideally within manufacturing.
- Strong negotiation, commercial and supplier management skills.
- Knowledge of contract management and ideally 'should cost' techniques.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to influence at all levels, including senior management and suppliers.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Commercially focused with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or HND calibre.
- CIPS qualified or currently studying towards CIPS.
- Experience managing purchasing projects and supplier development.
Buyer in Shipley employer: Heybridge Associates
DENSO Marston Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Shipley, West Yorkshire, offering a dynamic work environment where technical expertise is highly valued. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company provides extensive benefits including a generous holiday allowance, a robust pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous improvement within a world-class manufacturing setting. Join us to be part of a global leader in automotive technology, where your skills will contribute to innovative solutions and a collaborative culture.
