Senior Technical Buyer

3 weeks ago

Horsham, United Kingdom Ceres Power Limited Full time

**Who are we**:
Ceres is a leading developer of clean energy technology, fuel cells for power generation and electrolysers for green hydrogen. Its licensing model has seen it establish partnerships with some of the world's most progressive companies, such as Bosch, Doosan, Shell and Weichai, to deliver systems and products at the scale and pace needed to decarbonise power generation, transportation, industry, and everyday living.

The environment you will work in is stimulating, rewarding and purposeful. We offer the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology and participate in critical partner programmes. You will get to harness your talents, stretch, and grow whilst bringing your passion for our purpose. You will be supported throughout your career progression and professional development through a variety of programmes and bespoke training courses. We champion Women in Engineering & Science as well as supporting our engineers through IMechE chartership. We are proud to have made over 70 promotions and rotations across the company over the last year, demonstrating our investment in people.

**Purpose of the role**:
The role will be responsible for co-ordination of Procurement and Supply Chain related activities for New Product development and introduction (NPI) and associated Projects. You will have significant experience of mechanical engineering within a project buying and technical environment, working closely with engineering to ensure the successful implementation of advanced engineering projects & NPI programmes. This will include the identification, sourcing, selection, negotiation, management, and close working with supply partners of complex and diverse engineered components and services in a development context through to production.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Represent the Procurement Department as appropriate in cross functional teams which drive through New Product Introduction and research projects to strict time and cost constraints
- Ownership of costed Bills of Materials landed costs, for all purchased and sub-contracted products and services and the maintenance and development of these through the life of the project including cost down roadmaps
- Manage supply chain development and deliverables required to achieve success in the NPI development gate process
- Identify potential vendors via capability and suitability matrix, launch RFQ's and RFIs, negotiate terms and conditions with vendors
- Responsible for tracking supplier progress to ensure 100% on time delivery of tooling and samples at the right quality level. Chair technical reviews with the Suppliers and Design Team to ensure the design is manufacturable, drawings are understood and approved before suppliers accept projects in collaboration with colleagues in Supplier Development department
- Sourcing, selection, and development of suppliers for NPI, development and prototype builds
- Resolution of quality and delivery, working with the Quality Department, issues for bought-in components. Understanding of the 8D process
- Provide input, with justification, with regards to forecast spend and variations for those projects under management and for annual budgets of direct and indirect materials and services
- Propose sourcing options for decisions. Guide and influence engineering component selections. Ensure all purchased parts are nominated and approved for source in time to meet project builds
- Working with supply chain to improve availability of raw materials, feeding back to the design team of any cost, availability or import issues with material
- Ensure the proper production capacity and tools are implemented by vendors
- Support the designs through the Design Validation stage working alongside planners
- Collaborating with Planner/Buyers to establish the correct supply chain to meet the Production validation and manufacturing requirements
- Ensure that all the MRP settings are correct for the Production handover
- Contribute to developing and implementing new processes and procedures** Knowledge and skills required for the role**:

- Relevant degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Practical experience of differing mechanical component manufacturing methods
- Ability to read, understand and input into complex mechanical drawings and specifications
- Track record in managing procurement projects either via NPI projects or on VAVE programmes
- Experience of Procurement principles and methodologies
- Experienced in methods used in MRP systems
- Workflow approach for the flow of materials through the supply chain
- Experience within complex manufacturing
- Experience with Sub-Contract Management
- Effective interpersonal and written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to meet strict financial and timing targets for new project launches and cost down projects
- Negotiation skills
- Flexibility is key in a fast-paced growth company

In return we offer a fantastic working environment with hybrid /

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