Buyer

Job Description

Buyer (Commodities)Evtec Automotive are an automotive manufacturer and aftermarket supplier to some of the UKs biggest car manufacturers including Ford and Jaguar Land Rover and we are looking Buyer to join the Purchasing department.Responsible for the implementation of effective and efficient Purchasing processes that manage external supply to achieve optimum delivery performance and customer service within cost requirements.The role will focus on achieving a sustainable reduction in working capital via stock reduction management utilising purchasing best practice and proactive vendor management.An automotive background with fastener experience would be desirable.Core ResponsibilitiesPurchasing Development

• Monitors the commodities market to ensure that commodities are purchased at competitive prices.
• Participate in negotiations with suppliers or customers remotely or face to face.
• Ensure orders include correct quantities and comply with quality standards.
• Devise and implement strategies for buying commodities from suppliers.
• Assess and suggest new opportunities with suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Evaluate and improve costing techniques.
• Analyse demand for the assigned commodities.
• Managing the internal and external customer requirements within the scope and timeframe of the business.
• Manage existing suppliers and develop new supplier to maintain continuity of supply whilst building and maintaining relationships to ensure the best outcome for Evtec.
• Ensuring a smooth transition to the new ERP System, Winman and continued usage to get the best performance from the system to obtain on hand information and reporting for procurement.
• Ensure that purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market.
• Provide management reports and key performance data and monitor cost savings.
• Mentoring and coaching Purchasing Administrator to enhance development within the department.
• Ensure purchasing policy guidelines and any associated documents are used to facilitate company policies in order to comply with purchasing guidelines.
• Ensure that all suppliers are ethical in their working practices as well as having a robust quality system.

Corporate Responsibility

• Contribute to the development, communication and promotion of corporate core purpose, vision, mission and values.
• Active input to driving the development of corporate strategy.
• Contribute to the development of a culture of continuous improvement within the Company in order to meet stretching financial and performance targets, including the implementation of lean methodology.
• Ensure that all statutory obligations are met.
• Champion the Company, the services and products that it provides and its support for disabled people.

Financial Responsibilities:

• To ensure areas of responsibility are delivered in a way that are consistent with the Companys financial plans and cost improvement plans
• Assist in embedding a financial focused approach to all business processes and activities.

Health & Safety

• Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, as an employee, you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and for other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• The Act also states that you must not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare.
• You are also required to make yourself aware of the Companys health and safety policies and to report any accidents/incidents.

Equality & Diversity

• The Company operates an Equal Opportunities policy and expects staff to have a commitment to its policies in relation to employment and service delivery.

Key Business Priorities for Role (inc KPI and Targets)

• Direct savings, minimum £250k per year
• Indirect savings, minimum £60k per year
• Drive 60 days payment terms policy with suppliers.
• Studies towards CIPS.