Senior Project Buyer

MAHLE GmbH; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering consultancy in Northampton is seeking a Senior Technical Buyer to oversee procurement processes and supplier selection. You will work within company procedures while ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in purchasing and be familiar with PDM/PLM systems. This full-time role offers opportunities for personal and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement with a focus on legal compliance and contractual negotiations.
• Ability to select suppliers based on technical know-how and financial stability.

Responsibilities

• Procure parts and services while adhering to company procedures and legal requirements.
• Analyze quotations to select suitable suppliers.
• Attend project meetings and provide necessary materials.

Skills

Knowledge of Windchill or PDM/PLM systems

Proven track record in purchasing

General understanding of markets, products, and commodities

Job description

MAHLE Powertrain is a global engineering consultancy part of the wider MAHLE Group, specialising in the design, development & integration of both advanced internal combustion engines & electric powertrain system. Leading the development of ICE, Electro-mobility & future propulsion technologies.

Your Contribution

As a Senior Technical Buyer reporting into the head of purchasing you will be responsible for procuring all parts & services using the company procedures, whilst at the same time working to the latest legal requirements and continually looking for the best contractual terms.

• Obtain quotations and analyse the information received to select the correct supplier
• Support and attend project meetings and provide material as necessary
• To establish that the suppliers have the required technical know-how, capacity, capability and financial stability and be responsible for supplier selection and nomination

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windchill or similar PDM/PLM system is desirable.
• Ability to demonstrate a proven track record in purchasing
• General understanding of our Markets, Products & Commodities

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

After receiving your online application, the interview process will typically be, a screening call followed by Personal Interview(s).

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Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: Purchasing

Department: Services

Location: Northampton, GB

Closing date for applications

Don't waste any time, apply while the position is online.

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.