Project Buyer

2 months ago


Northampton, United Kingdom MAHLE Full time

Purpose of Job

It is the role of the Project buyer to work with their teams to ensure all parts and services are procured using the company procedures, whilst at the same time working to the latest legal requirements and continually looking for 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.

To ensure the correct suppliers are chosen to support project requirements and purchase orders are released in a timely and controlled manner and ensure change management control.

Whist carrying out this role they should always for ways be looking for ways to help continually develop processes within the department.

Duties

Liaise with SQE to ensure any issues are documented and resolved efficiently. Ensure parts are delivered on time to specification to minimise business risk. Ability to balance varied workload. Support Vendor onboarding to MAHLE processes. Help develop the supply chain as we diversify from traditional ICE units to support a wide range of powertrain technologies. 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. Work closely with the engineering team and other internal stakeholders to support the range of projects taking place at MPT Northampton Execute procurement activities to comply with MAHLE processes, while ensuring project deliverables are met in a timely manner.

Skills and Experience

Proficient IT skills particularly in MS Office is 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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