Strategic Buyer

4 days ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom Forseven Full time
Shaping the Future of Transportation

Forseven is leading the charge in electric vehicle innovation with cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices. As a Senior Buyer – CX/Software, you will contribute to the development of sustainable mobility solutions that will transform the transportation landscape. Based in one of our offices near Warwick, Bicester, or Guilford, you will collaborate with visionary minds in the automotive field.

Your key responsibilities will include delivering strategic direction and commercial management of software commodities within the CX / Software team. Essential skills include developing and executing global procurement strategies on complex requirements against business objectives and global growth plans. You will be responsible for end-to-end commodity management, from concept development & sourcing through to operational supply performance management and runout/exit strategies.

Significant procurement experience in product environments, ideally within automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics, is essential. Skilled contract drafting and negotiation skills across different types of software supply agreements are also necessary. The ideal candidate will be an experienced negotiator with a proven track record of end-to-end supply base management (strategy, sourcing, delivery, cost, value, and management).

Estimated Salary: £90,000 - £130,000 per annum

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered to attract top talent in the industry.

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