Job Description
Agratas are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer – Consumables & Indirect Goods and Services Purchase to be based on a hybrid basis from our Coventry office to support the construction and industrialisation of our recently announced state-of-the-art, multi-billion-pound battery manufacturing facility near Bridgwater in Somerset. Using your expertise and knowledge within the automotive, engineering or industrial manufacturing industries you role will support the delivery of one of the largest ever investments in the UK automotive sector.
You will be responsible for the indirect purchasing of Capex/Opex goods and services required for the functioning of the gigafactory.
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Key Duties:
- Be able to lead and manage the RFI, RFQ, Cost Comparison, Zero based costing, Negotiation & awarding process.
- Establish beneficial working relationships with various internal groups across the organization including various programs, regional/country offices, legal, finance, and others.
- Identify reliable suppliers for consumables and indirect materials such as office supplies, maintenance equipment, and other operational necessities.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, product quality, pricing, and delivery terms to ensure optimal value for the organization.
- Negotiate Contracts to acquire indirect goods and services as per business requirements and for all business sites.
- To procure HR-related services such as recruitment agencies, training providers, and employee benefit vendors.
- Proactively identify risks, and create contingency plan to mitigate risk in supply chain to avoid potential disruption on operations.
Essential Experience:
- Proven work experience in Indirect Sourcing, mainly in OPEX function for an automotive/manufacturing business.
- Experience with sourcing and vendor management.
- Broad Knowledge about Contract finalization.
- Strong knowledge of legal requirements and legislation.
- Awareness of price trends of pipes, valves and fittings from major OEMs
- Strong Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Capable of managing self-activity planning and sorting priorities as per deadlines and work without supervision.
Experience within a green field or brown field project would be desirable.