Experience in complex manufacturing, preferably in Automotive.
Expertise in developing Commodity Strategies, including risk and cost assessments.
Proven track record in negotiating complex Contracts.
Strong skills in analyzing component costs; experience with Cost Engineers is a plus.
Responsibilities
Negotiate and finalize Production Supplier Contracts within specified commodity group.
Collaborate closely with Engineering and Supplier Quality to refine Supplier strategy.
Conduct negotiations with Global Tier 1 Suppliers for high-value Contracts.
Assess potential Suppliers and generate Sourcing recommendations with Engineering.
Ensure Suppliers meet Programme targets for timing, cost, quality, and technical specifications.
Benefits
Hybrid work model based in Guildford or Coventry.
Opportunity to work with top minds in the automotive and EV sector.
Role in shaping company strategy within a rapidly growing scale-up.
Engagement in innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.
Dynamic and passionate company culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Strategic Buyers
Location: Guildford or Coventry
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What you will do:
Responsible for the negotiation and completion of Production Supplier Contracts within your given complex commodity group.
Working closely in a match trio with Engineering and Supplier Quality you will develop our Supplier strategy ensuring that we are leveraging the best technology, cost and quality from the market.
Negotiation of high value Contracts with Global Tier 1 Suppliers.
Conduct assessments of potential Suppliers and work with the Engineering Partner on the creation of Sourcing recommendations.
Ensure that Supplier is able to fulfil Programme targets, including; timing, cost, quality, technical attributes.
We would like you to have:
Previous Purchasing experience in a Buyer or Senior Buyer role essential.
Experience in a complex manufacturing environment essential and Automotive strongly preferred.
Will have extensive experience in developing structured Commodity Strategies. This should include; risk assessment, Total Acquisition Cost assessment, NPV and working with other functions to ensure technical and quality criteria are assessed.
Extensive experience of negotiating complex Contracts essential.
Deep understanding how to interrogate component costs essential and experience of working with Cost Engineers preferable.
