Title:

Purchasing - Procurement

Location:

Swindon

Salary:

Neg

Description:

Qualifications - one or more of the following :1) Degree in Business Studies / Engineering2) HND in Business Studies / Engineering3) Degree in other subjectsJOB EXPERIENCE - one of the following:1) 2 Years + in Automotive OEM / Tier 1 supplier as a Buyerin the Purchasing Cost area2) 2 Years + in High Volume manufacturingEnvironment as a Buyer in the Purchasing Cost area3) 3 Years + as a buyer in any Industry - cost arepreferred4) Proven experience in a commercial roleJOB ROLE:1) Achieve Annual Cost Reduction requirements2) Accurate & timely Quotation management3) Develop, gain approval & execute purchasing strategies(parts & suppliers)4) Accurate & timely supplier selection5) Accurate & timely management of parts lists (Bill ofMaterials)6) Establish Logical New Model Targets (Cost & Investment)7) Achieve New Model Targets through negotiation8) Effective project management - ability to multi-task9) Effective supplier relationship management10) Market Research - the industry trend11) Market Research - benchmark12) Detailed cost analysis of part & investment13) Lead Special Projects - team management14) Contract Negotiation15) Business TravelMUST HAVE:1) Negotiation skills / ability to analyse costs in detail2) Self management to deadlines3) Logical thought process4) Self management / key purchasing criteria understood andapplied5) Good computer skills6) Benchmarking skills / ability to analyse cost in detail7) Negotiation skills / ability to analyse costs in detail8) Good prioritisation skills9) Good communication skills(written & verbal) / Professionalrepresentation10) Understand the importance of the market , what to lookfor11) Market condition , what are the potential changes/influences/causes12) Mathematical analysis skills, understanding of exchangerateimpact13) Ability to work in a team , experience of doing so13) Understand Basic Contract Formation14) Flexibility due to short notice requestsDESIRABLE:1) Supplier management skills2) Strategic thought3) Company accounts & finance knowledge4) Able to understand & interprete Drawings / manufacturingprocess understanding5) Understanding of the key steps in Project Management6) Genuine interest in Automotive technology / market7) Experience of using drawings / understanding ofmanufacturing processes8) Experience of leading projects9) Language skillsRelocation is available for this vacancy