Strategic Buyer - Gaydon, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover

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Gaydon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

REQ ID:
115729

JOB TITLE:
Strategic Buyer

SALARY:
£39,400 - £50,000

POSTING END DATE:
05/06/2023

LOCATION:
Gaydon

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

What to expect

Based at our principal design and engineering centre in Gaydon (CV35 0RR), offering a hybrid working model, as Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for managing specific commodities on a global scale.

Your duties will include analysing market and sourcing strategies, creating a Strategic Commodity Dossier, and leading the development of new suppliers.

You will also manage suppliers, conduct Supplier Business Reviews, and ensure that JLR's Global Commodity Strategy is effectively deployed. You will work closely with regional delivery teams and engage with specialists in the Purchasing Function as needed. Additionally, you will act as a conduit for cross-functional working across several key functions within JLR.

Key Performance Indicators

Delivering the Strategic Commodity Dossier/Commodity Business Plan on time and completely
Assessing BiW's current and new supply base
Defining sourcing negotiation tactics for new business
Planning for JLR's production continuity with strategic suppliers
Exploring technology innovations by attending external trade shows
Negotiating existing contract conditions for annualised supply contracts
Managing supplier performance.

What you'll need

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

Degree qualified or equivalent experience in defining and creating strategies.
Capability to create highquality longterm purchasing strategies.
A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence crossfunctional engagement.
Translating analytical results into detailed, robust actionable recommendations to the business

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme.

All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office.

At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role.

Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.