Title:

Purchasing - Indirect Commodity Buyer

Location:

Swindon

Salary:

Neg

Description:

Applicants must be willing to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK if requested.BENEFITS:Paid overtime, Pension, Healthcare, RelocationCOMPANY:A leading international automotive OEM based in Swindon, with a new and exciting period of development work over the next3-4 years. Forward thinking and innovative, the company are one of the market leaders within the Automotive sector andprovide excellent working conditions and career prospects.ROLE:As the indirect Commodity Buyer you will be responsible for the management and development of commercial and contractualrelationships with a host of key Indirect Spendsuppliers.Specifically, you will have operational and strategic responsibility for consumable items that are used to provide safeand efficient production processes.The role will encompass all elements of the procurement process including:-- Developing strategies for a range of interesting commodities.- Identification and selection of potential suppliers.- Leading bid and tender projects for key commodities.- Supporting contract negotiations with suppliers.- Account management of suppliers involving significant interaction with engineers and other internal customers.- Producing summary reports, analysis and proposals for delivery to senior management.IDEAL PERSON:The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience within a similar role in a high volume manufacturing environment.- CIPS qualification is preferred- either part/full qualified.- Influential- Creative- Flexible- Capable of building strong relationships- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.DISCIPLINE:Supply Chain & Procurement