Procurement Buyer – 36784921 (1081)
Coventry, West Midlands
Other Specialisms » Supply Chain
Competitive salary
Part time / Contract
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A globally respected automotive manufacturer is seeking a Procurement Buyer to support both direct and indirect operations at its Coventry location. This role delivers end-to-end procurement activity across sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, contract administration and supplier performance management. Ideal for a confident procurement professional, the position offers autonomy, exposure to complex projects, and the opportunity to coach and support junior team members within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Duties:
Accountable for obtaining goods/services required by the organization including:
- Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.)
- Direct Operations (e.g., Raw Materials and Services for Manufacturing, Production or Construction; Products for Retail, etc.) Procurement processes include:
- Product/Service Sourcing
- Supplier Selection
- Pricing/Terms Negotiation
- Order Processing
- Contract Administration
- Supplier Performance Management
- Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
- Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.
- Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.
Essential:
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience Delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast paced, high pressured manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
- Implementing and delivering procurement strategies with the focus on total value chain delivery
- Identify opportunities for creating value in a commodity or commodities
- Resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
- Strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement
- An effective team player, actively develops and supports team members
- Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures
Desirable:
- An individual with a proven track record in delivering results in both favourable and unfavourable conditions
- The ability to challenge in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
- Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment