Direct Buyer

Direct Buyer– Stonehouse

Full time – Permanent

Salary – £42,000 DOE

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a Direct Buyer to lead the direct purchasing requirements of the Stonehouse Plant, at the right price at the right time.

The Role:

• Manage as a buyer in delivering on time and the best cost to achieve targets on delivery performance.
• Delivering and executing robust plans for year-on-year performance.
• Work closely with category teams to identify opportunities for link and leverage.
• Building strong robust contracts with suppliers that perform all targets.
• Drive collaboration with business partners to achieve ongoing competitive edge with their business strategy.
• Ensure activities are performed with high integrity and in compliance with Global, Divisional and Site procedures and encourage Process and Systems Improvements
• Facilitate cross functional participation in all cost down initiatives including idea generation in the best cost spares and new equipment.

The Person:

Mandatory Skills

• Experience of suppliers and achieving joint goals.
• Commercially astute.
• 5+ years relevant experience in related automotive / engineering environment.
• Proven record in driving cost down options.
• An appreciation of technical drawings and specifications.
• Ability to negotiate within an international business environment.
• Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work.
• Ability to stay calm in high stress situations.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline when required.
• Speaks English fluently (multiple languages desirable)

Desirable Skills

• Be able to work, present and communicate within all areas of the organisation from shop floor to management.
• Work independently “offsite” if required, with limited contact.
• A strong understanding of AS400 (SAP development) and similar systems

The Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, in addition to the 8 English bank holidays.
• Holiday purchase scheme after qualifying service
• 37 hours per week
• Participation in the healthcare cash plan
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Cycle scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Social committee lead social events

If this role sounds of interest to you, apply to Georgej @RErecruitment .com today. George – 07825438129 / 01242 505400

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