Key Responsibilities: • Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified cost, quality and delivery targets • Support the purchasing function and other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may impact on business operations • Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects and activities • Monitor and advise on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the organisation • Monitor market trends, competitor strategies and market suppliers • Provide analysis on costs, new and existing and review cost reduction activities • Prepare reports and updates as and when required • Prepare and raise purchase orders and order schedules • Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications • Ensure that a professional and consistent approach is taken in relation to all supplier relationships • Conduct research for new components and suppliers • Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Requirements: • Able to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with staff and suppliers • Good communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills • Able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and achieve set targets • Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment • Able to work well under pressure and handle emergency and stressful situations • Attention to detail and accuracy knowledge and experience in automotive industry min. 3 years • Advanced knowledge of English • Very good knowledge of SAP software; • Organized, communicative and flexible person;
Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Opportunity for career growth and advancement within the organization. • Work with a dynamic team in a collaborative and supportive environment. • Contribute to the success and growth of the company through strategic procurement practices. • Engage with a diverse range of suppliers and products in a fast-paced industry.