Senior Buyer

About Our Client

The company is an industry leader in engineering and manufacturing specialising in automotive industry.

Meeting with Clients to discuss/define requirements and coordinate supply chain activities between suppliers, clients and Engineering/project teams.
Maintain and promote relationships with clients, suppliers and the Ricardo community.
Procurement of project goods including bespoke parts/tooling manufactured from drawing, along with design/development, and other technical services.
Competitive bidding (RFQ), negotiating prices / added value and reporting cost-reduction achievements
Liaising with suppliers and Engineering teams on design feasibility issues, expediting orders and agreeing concessions or return rejects
Control spends against budget and forecasting to completion of project
Identification & evaluation of potential supply partners (working closely with SQA).
Negotiation, contracting, and risk evaluation of/with UK and international suppliers.
Ownership of the end-to-end, purchase-to-pay process for projects assigned
Coordination and Maintenance of supplier held tooling registers
Actively supporting the Ricardo procurement community in identification & development of procurement best-practise across all business divisions.
Take an lead in make vs Buy strategy in conjunction with our manufacturing teams.
Leading cost estimation activities during product concept phases
Supporting the business development team on bid preparation and pitching to clients for procurement activities

Strong data management skills and IT literacy. knowledge with SAP & Info LN Purchasing an advantage
Negotiation skills with an ability to close the deal in short time frames
Knowledge of BoM's, PO Processes, familiarity with technical drawings
A working knowledge of contract law
Ability to communicate well within a cross-functional team and at all levels.
CIPS is desirable.
Background working in an Engineering or manufacturing environment essential
Demonstrates the highest integrity and ethical values in dealing with clients, suppliers, and colleagues.
Ability to support regular travel to suppliers/customers domestic & internationally and holder of a driving licence.
Ability to self-manage and demonstrate resilience/robustness when working to challenging targets