Graduate Buyer - Automotive

Executive Mandate Specification

Graduate Buyer - Automotive

Duration: 6 Months Rolling

Location: Shalford, Surrey / WFH

Outside IR35 - £25.00 per hour

Role:

• Support planning and implementation of sourcing activities of automotive engineering development projects and new vehicle projects, maintaining frequent supplier contacts on a daily business level and consolidating global strategy.
• Support the procurement, negotiations and cost management for commodities within the functional teams to market competitive pricing with an emphasis on sustainability

Main responsibilities:

• Support sourcing for specific commodities within Automotive Sector
• Collaborate with Engineering and act as main contact for all commercial issues towards suppliers.
• Support sourcing strategies, carry out market test analysis and benchmarking studies, strategically developing a global supply base.
• Prepare and support the RFQ process through to negotiation, implementation and ongoing monitoring of supplier agreements.
• Prepare presentations focused on business case and supplier evaluation (financial, logistics, sustainability, D&D) for the supplier choice forum.
• Coordinate cross functional teams comprising of Engineering, Programme Management, Quality, Cost Estimating,
• Manufacturing and legal to secure the project deliverables.
• Collaborate with global Purchasing team

Nice to Have Criteria:

• 1 years+ relevant automotive industry experience
• University degree in business, engineering or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of MS Office packages
• Preferable experience with automotive procurement ordering and management systems and processes.
• Good understanding about cost structure, with fact-based negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills and fluent in English.

Additional Information:

• Full UK Drivers License

Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Salary: £25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guildford

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship