Location: Multimatic Niche Volume Assembly, Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Posted: April 11th, 2022
Position Overview:
Multimatic is a global automotive supply company providing hardware and engineering services to OEMs around the world.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating and procurement (including expediting) of goods and services to ensure that project requirements are met taking into account, price, quality and delivery. These activities will be undertaken in conjunction with development and maintenance of a project Bills-of-Materials, tooling requirements and associated 3rd party services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 the project
Work closely with Programme & Production Managers to ensure timely supply of goods to meet the demands of the programme, expediting deliveries where required
Provide analysis on costs, new and existing, and review cost reduction activities
Identify and evaluate supply chain risk whilst developing robust risk mitigation strategies where necessary
Prepare reports and updates as and when required
Negotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make project savings utilising negotiation and procurement best practice tools and methods
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
Ensure compliance to company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures during supplier negotiations and contracts award process
Conduct research for new components and suppliers and prepare supplier nominations, taking into consideration the commercial constraints relating to the relevant project
Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality, delivery or invoice issues
Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management system (IATF 16949)
Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 1 years' working in procurement environment within the automotive or motorsport sector
ONC, A Levels, City & Guilds Level 3, BTec National Diploma Level 3 or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification
Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown
Computer literate, with advanced Excel skills/abilities
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.