Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 68,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: CV1 Coventry West Midlands (County)
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
An innovative powertrain manufacturing company is entering the next stage of product development and has a new vacancy for a Purchasing Manager. You will be responsible for purchasing & procurement activities that support engineering product development & rapid build increases on an innovative electrification model . Candidates are sought with experience in a similar role and gained in the automotive, aerospace, defence, marine or electrification sectors in advantageous.
The Role
Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with business objectives.
Identify and source new global suppliers for a range of products including mechanical,
electromechanical and electrical products and engineering services.
Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness.
Develop purchasing pipelines and achieve inventory optimisation.
Implement procurement processes, supplier approvals and purchasing controls.
Agree pricing, commercial agreements and contract terms with suppliers.
Analyse market trends, material availability and supply risks.
Work closely with engineering teams to support new product development
Ensure purchased commodities meet quality and sector regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and supply chain
The Person
A proven purchasing management professional gained in a complex engineering or manufacturing sector.
A hands-on approach with excellent influencing skills.
Some experience working in complex low volume manufacturing and/or prototype is
advantageous.
Experience working in a highly regulated sector preferred, aerospace, automotive,
defence, energy, marine, etc.
Excellent commercial negotiation skills and previous contractual supplier agreements experience