Direct Commodity Buyer

Order Ref: 56511 Position Title: Direct Commodity Buyer Duration: 12 Month Contract Location: Dunton, Essex Position Description: Direct Commodity Buyer - Powertrain Components A great opportunity to work in commodity purchase with a supply base facing unprecedented levels of change with the move from internal combustion engines to EV/AV. Sourcing - Develop sourcing strategies looking at the transition from ICE to BEV to leverage best value outcomes for the business in value, quality, efficiency and capability with a financially stable & optimal supply base. Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support Client volumes Skills Required: Quality - Monitor supplier quality performance versus Client expectation (working with Supplier Technical Assistance) Cost - Drive supplier performance to deliver non-design / design annual part cost reduction targets Lead cost recovery actions (e.g. warranty claims, supplier overpayments etc.) Manage Cost & Design Targets with cross functional team Work with Cost Estimating to identify commercial opportunities based on supplier part cost breakdowns and Optimal Cost Estimates (OCEs) Handle Raw Material negotiations & support distressed supplier management Skills Required: Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities Demonstrable understanding of current challenges facing the automotive industry and the role of purchasing to support the business Excellent negotiation skills to drive cost reduction and protect supply Outstanding interpersonal skills including relationship building Experience of working in cross functional teams Excellent numerical and analytical data skills Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools An ability to present competently An ability to travel on company business as required Strong organizational and project management skills; self-starter Experience Required: Minimum 3 years' experience required within a Purchasing setting, preferably automotive. Why work through Contechs? Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment. How to Apply If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch. Education Preferred: Degree qualified or equivalent experience required Additional Information : Location: Dunton 4 days a week required in the office. Travel is possible