Purchasing Specialist

3 weeks ago


Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, United Kingdom SEWS-E Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Purchasing Specialist to join our team at SEWS-E. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing various automotive commodities from a global supply base.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and investigate potential alternative suppliers to reduce business risk
  • Evaluate bids, select, and recommend suppliers, as well as negotiate pricing, delivery, quality, and service
  • Lead purchasing activities for project-related mass production parts and parts in development
  • Act as a purchasing interface between project engineering, purchasing, sales, and manufacturing teams
  • Collaborate with the project team to ensure timely delivery of materials
Requirements
  • Experience in the automotive industry, with knowledge of plastic and rubber parts
  • Computer literacy in MS Office
  • Fluent written and spoken English
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer
  • 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible benefits
  • Company pension scheme with 12% employer contribution
  • Hybrid working

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced purchasing professional looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.


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