At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and develop strategies for purchasing powertrain components in the automotive industry.
- Company: Join RLE INTERNATIONAL, a leader in vehicle development and consulting.
- Benefits: Competitive pay starting at £27.38ph, increasing after 13 weeks, plus career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for travel and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of the transition to electric vehicles and make a real impact in the automotive sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in purchasing, preferably in automotive, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 27.38 - 27.38 £ per hour.
The RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative and effective solutions for our UK customers in the area of Automotive Engineering. RLE INTERNATIONAL is represented at locations close to its customers in Europe, Asia and USA.
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:
- Monitor supplier quality performance versus expectation (working with Supplier Technical Assistance).
- 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: Strong experience required within a Purchasing setting, preferably automotive.
Education Required/Preferred: Degree qualified or equivalent experience required.
Additional Information: INSIDE IR35. Location: Dunton 4 days a week required in the office. Possibility of Travel. Eligibility: Sponsorship is NOT offered on this role and you must have the right to work in the UK.
Direct Commodity Buyer in Basildon employer: RLE International
RLE International is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of energy storage and power distribution. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages creativity and teamwork, all while being based in the vibrant city of Warwick, which offers a rich blend of cultural and recreational activities.
