Buyer

2 months ago


Northamptonshire, United Kingdom RML Group Full time

Described as _'one of the friendliest places I have ever worked'_, we design, build and manufacture commissions from one-off concept cars to low volume production road cars. We are often the hidden talent behind projects with well-known automotive brands, which have featured at prestigious events around the world, both on track and road alongside our very own RML Short Wheelbase.

Our Engineering/Technical Buyers** **are responsible for the sourcing and supply of the components that come together to make up our exceptional and prestigious projects (mainly cars)

The main responsibilities of this role include:

- EBI (early buyer involvement) in projects, providing technical guidance on manufacturing processes to improve product selection
- Manage and support sourcing for new projects from concept through to completion, ensuring a high performing supply chain is in place to meet requirements
- Demonstrating sound negotiation skills and financial awareness with a strong focus on RFT (Right First Time).
- Analysing demand from engineering drawings to understand key manufacturing requirements and processes.
- Identifying cost reduction opportunities whilst maintaining product integrity and quality.
- Source and champion new suppliers to better improve business targets and objectives.
- Identifying and addressing risks, such as supplier capacity, lead time constraints, global shortages and factory shutdowns.
- Manage supplier performance and relationships.
- Execute NCR, supplier returns and requests for rework in a timely manner and in line with RML NCR & returns processes. Provide support across the Procurement Team.
- Actioning Engineering Release notifications and providing suppliers with open order reports.

In terms of experience, we need you to have:

- Proven experience a motorsport/automotive, engineering procurement/operations environment with an understanding of the commercial aspects.
- Understanding of technical/engineering drawings and BOMs
- CIPS Level 4 (or working towards) or HNC/HND equivalent qualification would be beneficial.
- Direct experience and knowledge in negotiating quotations and contracts with suppliers and manufacturers within a diverse supply chain, managing short lead times.
- Experience of working with cross-functional teams
- MRP / ERP system experience.

Our benefits include:

- 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working policy
- On-site gym
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
- Private healthcare
- Company pension scheme
- Company sick pay scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service cover

We are committed to ensuring our employees feel respected and able to give their best. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for then we would love to hear from you.


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