Summary: The Buyer role within Special Vehicle Operations focuses on managing the external supply chain for high-performance vehicle projects, ensuring supplier performance aligns with the company's luxury standards. This position involves developing commodity strategies, handling contract management, and leading negotiations to support the introduction of new models. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about automotive innovation and procurement excellence. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment that emphasizes creativity and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the external supply chain from suppliers, ensuring performance meets high standards.
• Support the development and execution of commodity strategies and global sourcing activities.
• Handle post-sourcing and contract management activities for designated commodities and suppliers.
• Develop and execute key performance indicators across designated suppliers.
• Lead negotiations and manage new Model Programme introduction.
• Participate in Supplier Business Reviews to develop supplier relationships and manage risks.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in delivering complex supply chain solutions in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong ability to work independently with tenacity and drive.
• Experience in implementing purchasing strategies focused on total value chain delivery.
• Excellent communication skills to engage and influence cross-functional teams.
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in a related field.

Salary (Rate): 34.38

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other