Senior Buyer (Chassis)

Futura Design Ltd; Gaydon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive design firm based in Gaydon is searching for a Senior Buyer (Chassis) for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be accountable for obtaining various goods and services, managing procurement processes including sourcing and supplier negotiations. Ideal candidates are results driven, possess strong commercial awareness, and have flexibility to adapt to changing business needs. Competitive umbrella pay rate of £40.45 per hour offered.

Responsibilities

• Obtain goods/services required by the organization, including Indirect Operations.
• Manage procurement processes including sourcing, supplier selection, and contract administration.

Skills

Results driven

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Category management principles

Global business understanding

Operational Contract Management

Relationship management

Flexibility and agility

Education

Degree

CIPS

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for Senior Buyer (Chassis) to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a 12-month contract position.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £40.45 per hour.

Job Description

• Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.).
• Procurement processes include Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management May include Strategic Sourcing.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• Commercial awareness and negotiation.
• Understand category management principles.
• Global business understanding and experience.
• Operational Contract Management experience.
• Relationship management - internal and external.
• Flexibility and agility to be able to adjust to changing business needs.

Desirable Education / Qualifications

• Degree and / or CIPS preferable but not a requirement.