Senior Buyer

4 weeks ago

Warwick Warwickshire, United Kingdom Different Technologies Pty Ltd. Full time

Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional strategic Senior Buyer – Electrical and Electronics (Digital Systems) to join our highly skilled and dynamic Strategic Sourcing Team .

This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Leamington or Guilford where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.

What's the opportunity:

Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager Electric Powertrain & Digital Systems , you will be responsible for delivering the strategic direction and the commercial management of a set of commodities within the Electrical and Electronics (Digital Systems) team including switches, and other electrical commodities.


What you will do:

  • Responsible for end-to-end commodity management, from concept, development & sourcing, through to operational supply performance management and runout/exit strategies.
  • Developing & executing global purchasing strategies on complex commodities against business objectives and global growth plans.
  • Delivering and leading contract management via effective negotiation and supplier performance management.
  • Be responsible for commodity level cost ownership, risk management, developing cost opportunities and reporting new risk’s while creating mitigative measure ideas.
  • Maintaining supplier relationship management with engaged supply partners while developing new potential supplier relationships, by influencing stakeholders and supporting escalation to drive optimal resolutions.
  • Supporting the Strategic Sourcing Manager in developing other team members to achieve a dynamic & best-in-class function.
  • Delivering a high-standard presentation / business cases to senior leadership team for critical decisions making.

Who you are:

  • Significant procurement experience in direct procurement in a manufacturing/production-based environment, ideally within automotive or aerospace.
  • Experienced negotiator with a proven track record of end-to-end supply base management (strategy, sourcing, delivery, cost and management).
  • Strong influencing skills with experience of creating and maintaining networks across all levels of the business.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong relationships.
  • An understanding of the importance of, and the ability to contribute to the creation of, an energised and supportive team culture.
  • Understand and analyse key cost drivers in manufacturing and supply chain management, with proven record of optimising costs which deliver value to the business.
  • Ability to develop and implement multi-system strategies to optimise cost, rationalise supply base, minimise risk and deliver increased value in technical attributes/performance.

About us and our culture…

At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.

Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.

We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.

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