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Buyer - Bespoke Automotive

An outstanding opportunity is now available for an experienced buyer, to join a small purchasing team, within an exciting and innovative, low volume automotive environment. In their pursuit of excellence, the team undertakes the procurement of a vast array of new bespoke features, from a diverse range of specialised, sustainable sources.

As an integral part of our Bespoke purchasing team, you will be responsible for selecting suitable suppliers and securing the supply of low volume Bespoke components.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for selecting suitable suppliers and securing the supply of low volume Bespoke components
To review new component designs and find appropriate suppliers who can deliver the required new products
To source new and innovative low volume suppliers capable of meeting exacting quality standards and have experience of modern structured sourcing processes
Familiarisation of project management principles ensuring that all parts are supplied to the required quality standard and within the planned delivery timeline
Proactively resolve supplier challenges and adopt a collaborative approach to developing business relationship with all parties involved
Work collaboratively with other team members within the bespoke team (Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Design) to deliver the key new features specified Skills & Experience

A good understanding of how to analyse costs and agree prices with suppliers to achieve the best possible value for money, whilst taking account of design, volume, and timing constraints
Comprehensive understanding of vehicle component purchasing and new product development
A CIPS qualification would be advantageous
Professional experience in the field of Purchasing or Supplier Quality Management at an Automotive Manufacturer or tier 1 Automotive supply
Proven track record of delivery within a multi project engineering environment and experience of managing and leading purchasing and/or parts quality teams
Familiarity with accreditations such as ISO9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, TS16949
Knowledge of Automotive Manufacturing Processes for interior/exterior/electrical components with the ability to select appropriate processes and tooling options for low and medium volume manufacturing
Experience of managing the end-to-end production component purchasing process within an automotive NPI environmentInterested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately!

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