Buyer

Buyer

• Birmingham, Elmdon, GB
• Temporary
• Procurement / Purchasing
• Buyer

IAC is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.

We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

International Automotive Components is a commercially driven environment, with a particular emphasis on supplier strategy and nomination, supplier development, effective negotiation and stakeholder engagement.

You will be working within the chosen function group, for sourcing requirements across all customer programs or indirect requirements, delivery of best cost solutions and supplier performance to deliver pre-series and series supply of components.

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager responsible

This is a 6 month fixed term contract

Principal accountabilities :

Co-ordination for supplier nomination and long-term strategies within a chosen function group. Life-cycle responsibility and autonomy for delivering high quality, value for money components to IAC, utilising robust and objective nomination and sourcing processes that represent best-in-class practices.

Accountability for cost and budget management for spend portfolios. Executing sourcing strategy. Responsible for supplier reduction in IAC for your function group.

Supplier sourcing and nomination approval in line with programmed or business requirements.

Monitor contractual agreements with suppliers. Deliver annual cost down targets through commercial and VA / VE methods. Develop strong long-term relationships with suppliers to deliver value to both IAC and the supplier.

Work cross-functionally with all departments to drive quality principles and commercial acumen into every aspect of our business.

Develop detailed and intelligent category strategies that align with the organisations commercial and technology roadmaps as well as those of our key development partners.

Supplier performance from a cost, quality and delivery perspective to ensure delivery into IAC. Effective resolution of all critical supply issues and status reporting to the project team.

Execution of management reporting.

Preferred Skills and Experience :

Degree / MCIPS preferred but not essential.

Ability to promote best practice purchasing techniques.

Proven commercial success / strong negotiator.

Previous manufacturing / automotive experience in (Direct, Indirect or Tooling) preferred but not essential.

Experience in cost engineering, raw material, tooling buying Indirect spend and product portfolio would be advantageous.

Ability to lead negotiations and support teams in the development of negotiations strategies for large and complex projects.

Excellent influencing and interpersonal skills

Demonstrable commercial success within an Automotive and / or manufacturing environment is desired, but willing to consider all industries with the right competencies gained.

Excellent organisational skills, deadline adherence and exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Able to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority.

• Proven experience working with;
• Plastic molded parts
• Stampings and welding
• Hardware and springs

The determination to drive forward the business to Best in Class performance standards.

Must be capable of lateral thinking and be able to make structured and objective decisions.

Able to demonstrate a methodical approach towards problem solving.

A high level of self-motivation to overcome obstacles.

Results driven and the ability to deliver against aggressive targets to achieve the overall business objectives.

A flexible approach to working hours and practices is necessary.

Ability to OR want to play a lead role in contract implementation and management.

Good working knowledge of manufacturing and quality processes.

Proven supply chain management and procurement experience, dealing with both small and large value organisations.

Note : this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self -development to meet the ever- changing needs of the business.

All job descriptions will be subject to continual development