Description
WA Consultants are recruiting for a Programme Buyer working for one of our large automotive clients in the West Midlands. It is a long term role with 12 month rolling contracts.
Position Description:
"The role of the Programme Buyer is to support (PD) Product Development and (EMC) Engine Manufacturing Centre (the Customers ) along with (STA) Supplier Technical Assistance in transitioning suppliers from the point of sourcing (Pre ) on new engine,or model year, programmes through to ongoing supply and availability of quality parts, at appropriate capacity, to cost, right first time. This is for all pre-production builds up to and beyond mass production Job 1 through and onwards to while recognising all and any risks and opportunities and driving activities and teams to target adherence on cost, delivery, and quality. The programme buyer is co-located with the Engine Global Commodity and Regional Delivery teams in the UK which allows efficient communication and facilitates appropriate influencing opportunities to ensure programme deliverables are met. This highly visible role will own the responsibility for the delivery of a number of business critical programmes within the UK Region at EMC (Engine Manufacturing Facility, Wolverhampton) Additionally, they act as the key purchase interface with Engine Programme Launch teams at EMC. This role provides scope for the programme buyer to have a strong voice and ability to influence delivery of engine programme deliverables on time. "
Skills Required:
3 Key Skills Required:
1) Strong Microsoft office skills - particularly in Excel
2) "Minimum 3 years' experience in purchasing, ideally with expertise in automotive project management. 3) "A Doer - highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and able to work on their own initiative with little guidance and also as part of a cross functional team. "
Skills Preferred:
Experience Required:
" An ability to work with people at varying levels of the organisation - Highly self-motivated. -Can work under pressure, able to manage a high workload. - Accuracy and on time delivery. - Strong customer focus. -Flexibility with changing priorities. "
Experience Preferred:
"Automotive background preferred Degree qualified, recognised Programme Management qualification (Prince/other) The client other global automotive companies commodity and supplier market knowledge. Understanding of cost management/product cost drivers and models. Creative and able to scope work from a blank canvas. Experience of planning change management programmes. Knowledge of PCDS (Product Creation Delivery System) & the clients Purchasing systems and processes. Experience of cross functional process development. Knowledge of SAP systems. "
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