We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Plant Buyer / Purchaser to join our procurement team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing materials and services essential to our manufacturing operations. This role requires a strong understanding of supply chain processes, logistics, and ERP systems to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods. The ideal applicant will possess excellent negotiation skills and a proactive approach

Duties

1. To be aware of the contribution to the requirements of the Company’s Quality System at all times and to ensure that all tasks undertaken satisfy the customers’ Quality Standards.

2. As Programme buyer for defined Plants, lead in the group work of sourcing components as directed, for new manufactured/ factored parts, undertaking selection of new suppliers as well as assessing their suitability from quotations given, and taking into account the quality requirements.

3. To obtain competitive tenders/quotations from suppliers plant purchases as requested.

4. To liaise with the Quality Department on the purchase of new materials.

5. To raise purchase order / contracts for the supply of materials

6. To maintain the purchase order system and support data needs for SAP implementation.

7. In agreement with PM, authorise payment of suppliers’ invoices in case of a price issue

8. To deliver the Productivity Actions as agreed with the PM, and maintain up to date in TPS

9. To work to deliver group requirements in term of reporting and follow up (Use of TPS) and ensure financial reporting results are in line with company P&L

10. To built together with Site PM, the commodity buyers, the regional purchasing director and the factory, the purchasing budget (QCD), in line with the corporate targets set

11. To establish and maintain good business relationship with suppliers.

12. To liaise with suppliers to implement manufacturing cost savings (Product Productivity, VA/VE and cost saving). To drive implementation in the factory target savings

13. As a Supplier Account Manager (“SAM”), to manage the suppliers’ list, together with SPM & SQA, making sure that each supplier complies to group and automotive requirements.

14. To manage Non Production Purchasing for the factory: cost reduction, implementation of corporate contracts/policy whenever applicable. Performance reporting in TPS

15. To carry out their responsibilities at all times in compliance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favourable terms with suppliers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data from various ERP platforms for decision-making purposes.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.