EU Direct Commodity Buyer

3 months ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom AESC UK Full time

Outline and Responsibilities:

  • EU Commodity Buyer responsibilities will consist of managing direct material commodities within Electrode, Cell, Module and Pack categories covering all European sites e.g. UK, France, Spain, etc.
  • Gain market intelligence and become an expert in your chosen commodity, working with global purchase and design teams to develop an optimal Direct Strategy Plan for EU/UK
  • Have technical understanding of supply roadmap identifying key commodities and suppliers within UK/EU region [(e.g. cell ASSY lines, vendor tooling, etc.)] considering key supply risk factors (e.g. REACH, capacity, RVC, etc.)
  • Build and maintain strong connections with Global Purchasing to identify strategies and to develop suppliers both globally and locally in EU/UK
  • Lead strategic tenders (RFI-RFQ), develop strong negotiations plans, identify supplier, and finalize contracting (Nomination – MPA).
  • Influence both internal functions, and external suppliers to drive YoY cost reductions, and act strategically to secure future cost optimization.
  • Support EU Direct Senior Purchasing Manager on commercial contracting specifically focused on localisation with EU/UK suppliers for new and existing sourcing projects.
  • Research and evaluate areas of opportunity and reduce costs where possible within end-end supply chain for current BOM and new BOM activities
  • Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance, and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement.
  • Assess and evaluate suppliers to undertake performance reviews driving improvement activities.
  • Support project purchasing and supply chain teams across EU/UK to ensure AESC maximise supply logistics improvements and avoid production delays.


Background and Experience Required:

  • Proven purchasing experience within a lithium-ion battery manufacturing environment is desirable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a vision for success, ability to take responsibility and develop strong/efficient negotiation plans.
  • Excellent communication skills (English) are essential to this role to build relationships with global functions (purchase, design, SQD) and suppliers in Asia.
  • Effective analytical skills to evaluate commodity market trends and report to EU/UK leadership
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and have a good sense of priorities
  • strong industrial awareness by investigating new supply markets to assess existing and new supplier capabilities to further strength cost reductions and supply rationalization.
  • Have an inquisitive and open attitude to exploring new ideas and willingness for continuous improvement.
  • Language fluent in English is essential (C1 level)



Additional:

  • Degree University qualification is essential.
  • Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is desirable.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Power BI, SAP
  • Travel will be required within EU and Asia.
  • Full driving licence

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