Commercial Procurement Logistics Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sunderland, Sunderland, United Kingdom AESC UK Full time
Job Title: Commercial Procurement Logistics Officer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Procurement Logistics Officer to join our team at AESC UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing direct material commodities, gaining market intelligence, and developing strategic plans to optimize our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage direct material commodities within Electrode, Cell, Module, and Pack categories across European sites.
  • Gain market intelligence and become an expert in chosen commodities, working with global purchase and design teams to develop optimal Direct Strategy Plans.
  • Have technical understanding of supply roadmaps, identifying key commodities and suppliers within the UK and EU region, considering key supply risk factors.
  • Build and maintain strong connections with Global Purchasing to identify strategies and develop suppliers globally and locally in the EU and UK.
  • Lead strategic tenders, develop negotiation plans, identify suppliers, and finalize contracting.
  • 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, focusing on localization with EU and UK suppliers for new and existing sourcing projects.
  • Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to reduce costs within the end-to-end supply chain for current 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 the EU and UK to ensure AESC maximizes supply logistics improvements and avoids production delays.

Requirements:

  • 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 and suppliers in Asia.
  • Effective analytical skills to evaluate commodity market trends and report to EU and 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 strengthen 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).

Additional Requirements:

  • 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 the EU and Asia.
  • Full driving license.

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