Senior Buyer
2 weeks ago
Background
No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.
It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.
McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.
Purpose of Role
The McLaren Automotive Purchasing Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment.
As the Senior Buyer - FTC will be working as part of a high performing and agile team, with direct report into the Purchasing Manager. Cross functional engagement with our Engineering, Quality, Production and Legal Teams is vital for successful delivery and performance.
Please note this position is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Principal Accountabilities
- Life-cycle responsibility delivering high quality, value for money components into McLaren.
- Accountability for cost and budget management for multi-million pound direct-spend portfolios.
- New supplier identification and introduction into McLaren.
- Delivering commodity strategy and nomination approvals in line with business requirements aligned with the organisation’s key stakeholders.
- Reference and awareness of technology and quality roadmaps within scope.
- Negotiating, executing and monitoring contractual agreements with suppliers.
- Delivering challenging annual cost down targets through commercial and VA/VE methods.
- Work cross-functionally with all departments to drive core quality, cost principles and process.
- Developing strong, long-term relationships with Suppliers.
- Managed supplier performance on cost, quality and on time delivery.
- Driving to identify and develop continuous improvement opportunities.
- Deputising for the Manager where needed
- Supporting the Manager, when required, with all communications and task for strategic internal / external stakeholders.
- Supporting the Manager to lead, coach and energise a first-class Purchasing Team through shared knowledge and approach.
- Demonstrating exceptional organisational skills whilst adhering to accuracy and detail in reporting.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Degree / MCIPS preferred but not essential.
- A strong, clear and confident communicator.
- Ability to work to deadlines and demands.
- Keen attention to accuracy and detail.
- Proven commercial background / strong negotiator.
- Previous manufacturing / automotive experience is essential.
- Proven supply chain experience in dealing with both high and low value organisations.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated to work autonomously.
- Experience in cost engineering, raw material and tooling buying would be advantageous.
- Ambitious and desire to progress within the organisation.
- Ability to lead and influence.
- Promote best practice purchasing techniques.
Personal Attributes
- Results driven
- Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Delivery focused, with demonstrable track record of on-time delivery
- Self motivated
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