EU Direct Commodity Procurement Specialist
2 months ago
At AESC UK, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced EU Direct Commodity Buyer to join our team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing direct material commodities within Electrode, Cell, Module, and Pack categories covering all European sites.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement a direct strategy plan for EU/UK, working closely with global purchase and design teams to identify key commodities and suppliers within the region.
- Gain market intelligence and become an expert in your chosen commodity, analyzing market trends and reporting to EU/UK leadership.
- Build and maintain strong connections with global purchasing teams to identify strategies and develop suppliers both globally and locally in EU/UK.
- Lead strategic tenders (RFI-RFQ), develop strong negotiation plans, identify suppliers, and finalize contracting (Nomination – MPA).
- Influence 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 to reduce costs within the end-end supply chain for current BOM and new BOM activities.
- Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, and aid business performance, working 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 UK maximizes supply logistics improvements and avoids production delays.
- 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 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).
- Degree University qualification is essential.
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is desirable.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI, SAP.
- Travel will be required within EU and Asia.
- Full driving license.
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