Category Buyer - Powertrain with ref. CP2306_1581950869

Category Buyer - Powertrain

I have a Category Buyer role for an automotive manufacturing company based outside of Stafford. The role will be outlining and implementing commodity strategies for powertrain categories.

This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Category Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager

Role responsibilities of the Category Buyer:

Ensuring appropriate suppliers are engaged early, and ensure parts are designed to cost and designed for manufacture.
To support /lead Global Supplier Nomination for components and systems.
To work in conjunction with Engineering to deliver the cost targets and delivery of NPI processes.
Responsible for negotiating Development Agreements and setting up reviews that deliver in line with Category Strategy.

Support Quality teams to ensure supplier meet Group and Category targets.

Responsible for compiling and delivering annual budgets for their category and supporting the execution of the global elements of the budget.

To negotiate Long Term Agreements and preferred payment terms
Conduct continuous risk assessment process and to ensure Business Continuity plans are in place.
Negotiate Warranty Agreements with nominated suppliers for NPI programmes.
Negotiate Suppliers agreements.

Conduct supplier evaluation reviews and drive key improvement actions.

Person Specification of the Category Buyer:

Proven procurement experience at a strategic level
Category or Commodity management experience
Experience in an Engineering/Manufacturing environment

Salary:

£45,000 - £50,000

This role would be best suited for someone who is a Category manager, Commodity Manager, Commodity Buyer, Technical Buyer, Engineering Buyer, Senior Buyer or a Purchasing Manager

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