Strong understanding of component cost analysis, plus experience with Cost Engineers preferred
Responsibilities
Negotiate and finalize Production Supplier Contracts within complex commodity groups
Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to shape Supplier strategy
Negotiate high-value contracts with Global Tier 1 Suppliers
Assess potential Suppliers and collaborate on Sourcing recommendations with Engineering
Ensure Suppliers meet Programme targets for timing, cost, and quality
Benefits
Hybrid working model based in Guildford or Coventry
Opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals
Chance to contribute to a pioneering company in the EV sector
Engagement with innovative engineering practices
A culture focused on sustainability and transforming transportation
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.
