Direct Buyer
- Salary
£45000 - £55000 per annum
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Location
Northamptonshire
- Job type
Permanent
Leading bespoke manufacturer with operations globally is looking for a Direct Buyer. Responsible for managing a range of direct spend areas for new & exisiting projects. Part of an established procurement team with an excellent working culture & an emphasis on prioritising development opportunities.
Direct Buyer
Permanent
£45,000-£55,000 + Benefits
Northamptonshire
Direct Buyer
Job Description
Direct Buyer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
Direct Buyer
Permanent
£45,000-£55,000 + Benefits
Northamptonshire
Direct Buyer
Job Description
- Build and deliver strategic commodity plans that support low-volume, high value manufacturing and long-term business requirements.
- Lead supplier sourcing, contract and pricing negotiations across current production and future vehicle programmes.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Programme teams to support vehicle launches, resolve supplier challenges and achieve programme targets.
- Take commercial ownership of key production commodities, securing high-quality components at the right cost while maintaining continuity of supply.
- Manage purchasing and supplier activity to ensure components are available in line with requirements.
- Drive commercial improvements and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising component quality, engineering standards or production delivery.
Direct Buyer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Proven experience as a buyer or similar Procurement role
- Comfortable working within a fast growing business environment
- Track record working in procurement within precision engineering or automotive environments
- Experience of developing and communicating Procurement Commodity Strategies
