AddressOur client is a global leader in the design, engineering, development and marketing of performance vehicles. We are looking for a Senior purchasing/program purchasing manager to join in the growing company. This role is a 12 months contract role.
As a Specialist your primary functions are:
- Develop and maintain and understanding of the Direct Material Commodity assigned, to understand the Supply Base, Cost Drivers, and Risks.
- Work collaboratively with the Engineering & Program Management Team to understand & execute new sourcing requirements for future model programs.
- Ensure key stakeholders (specifically suppliers) are adhering to key Purchasing milestones throughout the complete sourcing process.
- Manage and process Purchase Orders for Tooling, Development, Prototype Components, Adhoc Consumable and ancillary items.
- Develop, negotiate and execute Supply Agreements for supply of goods and services sourced.
- Maintain the supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
- Act as the escalation point for all supplier related issues (payment, quality, delivery, etc.).
- Updating and maintaining the Procurement sourcing report.
- Support and execute cost reductions ideas, projects and strategies
- Support purchasing process improvements and department development
- Support organisation in indirect material procurement projects as required
- Support quality and process improvement activities
- Uphold database management for commercial and sourcing related activities.
