Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom MAHLE Full time
Purpose of Job

The Project Buyer will work closely with their teams to ensure all parts and services are procured using company procedures, while adhering to the latest legal requirements and continually seeking the best contractual terms.

To provide purchasing support to the business and engineering project teams to support internal, research and development, prototype, and production customer programmes.

The successful candidate will ensure the correct suppliers are chosen to support project requirements, purchase orders are released in a timely and controlled manner, and ensure change management control.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Liaise with SQE to ensure any issues are documented and resolved efficiently.
  2. Ensure parts are delivered on time to specification to minimise business risk.
  3. Ability to balance varied workload.
  4. Support Vendor onboarding to MAHLE processes.
  5. Help develop the supply chain as we diversify from traditional ICE units to support a wide range of powertrain technologies.
  6. Build relationships with suppliers to ensure the balance of cost, lead time, and quality matches project requirements, with the opportunity to take ownership from sourcing through to delivery.
  7. Work closely with the engineering team and other internal stakeholders to support the range of projects taking place at MPT Northampton.
  8. Execute procurement activities to comply with MAHLE processes, while ensuring project deliverables are met in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Proficient IT skills, particularly in MS Office, are essential.
  • Working knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of Windchill or similar PDM/PLM system is desirable.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • General understanding of Markets, Products & Commodities.
  • Ability to demonstrate a proven track record in purchasing.
  • Good contract law knowledge is desirable.


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