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Automotive Retail Procurement Specialist

2 months ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time
Procurement Expertise in Automotive Retail

Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: West Midlands
Hours of Work: 08:00 - 17:15 Mon – Thurs / 08:00 - 12:00 Friday

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Buyer to manage new tenders through our supply chain from enquiry to production order launch. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work under pressure to satisfy production demands.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Communication and Relationship Building:
    • Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring clear communication on procurement activities.
    • Collaborate with suppliers to review tenders, ensuring accurate information is provided and the best solution is offered.
    • Liaise with the company team to make supplier selection decisions.
    • Clearly communicate tender reviews with Procurement/Commercial, providing multiple business cases to meet customer needs.
    • Support the Procurement and Commercial Manager as required.
    • Escalate unresolved issues to the Procurement Manager.
  2. Safety and Quality:
    • Conduct procurement activities in a safe and respectful manner, ensuring the ongoing health and safety of yourself and others.
    • Meticulously review RFQ tenders to ensure solutions meet expectations.
    • Accurately complete quote documentation to capture all costs and avoid hidden charges.
    • Review and create new vendors prior to production order launch with correct terms.
    • Update BC prior to production order launch with correct vendor/pricing/lead time information.
  3. Cost and Delivery:
    • Negotiate cost reductions with suppliers.
    • Reject or defer cost increases through negotiation.
    • Identify methods to increase buying power with selected suppliers.
    • Ensure payment terms are in line with/exceed standard terms.
    • Update BC with correct lead time information to ensure procurement activity aligns with customer expectations.
  4. Collaboration and People:
    • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain working relationships.

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