Automotive Procurement Specialist

4 days ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom OEC Full time

About the Role

OEC is seeking a highly skilled Automotive Procurement Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our procurement department, you will be responsible for facilitating the procurement of goods and services to be used internationally by the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Negotiate the best possible vendor pricing, service guarantees, and terms and conditions in collaboration with business and legal teams.
  • Maintain documentation, including agreements and notes, within our internal systems, ensuring compliance with maintenance and audit requirements.
  • Work closely with departments to evaluate software and licensing or service needs based on requirements, eliminating redundancy and controlling costs.
  • Assist in setting up and maintaining user access rights and supporting licensing and software assignments in the system, including vendor portals.
  • Evaluate IT purchases and recurring expenses to eliminate duplication and control costs, working with Finance, Accounting, and Legal departments to ensure policies and ISO requirements are met.
  • Ensure Investment Budget guidelines and purchasing Policy are followed, tracking all purchase requisitions via the IT ticketing system to ensure adherence to company policy.
  • Audit requisitions for appropriate approval and account numbers.
  • Validate and ensure payments working with Accounts Payable team.

Requirements

  • At least 12-18 months of purchasing experience in a technology environment.
  • Vendor management experience, with the ability to build relationships with local and international vendor partners.
  • General understanding and ability to review and understand standard legal agreements (Statements of Work, Order Forms, or Licensing agreements).
  • Strong communication, written, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Technical aptitude with proficiency in MS Office, including spreadsheet creation and maintenance.
  • Process-oriented with excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects effectively, and within deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated self-starter.


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