Category Buyer - Gaydon, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover

Verified Company

Gaydon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

REQ ID:
114134

JOB TITLE:
Category Buyer*SALARY: £33,100 - £37,000

POSTING END DATE:

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

The Indirect Procurement (IP) Capital Equipment team is responsible for the procurement of all Jaguar Land Rover manufacturing and testing facilities including Trim & Final Assembly, Paint, Body in White, Stamping Dies, Engines, Electric Propulsion and Product Validation.

The role is integral to JLR's core businesses, being closely linked to the company's direct manufacturing and test operations and JLR's vehicle cycle plan.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for Strategic Category Plan (SCP) creation and delivery, delivering sourcing in line with policy and to agreed targets through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP) and deploying Total Cost of Ownership approach, and working with Stakeholders and Finance to operate the contract management governance.

You will also be responsible for managing dispute resolution process and change management of the contracts and Purchase Orders.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential:

An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.
Degree qualified or equivalent experience preferred
Commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Understand category management principles
Strategic thinking
Global business understanding and experience

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.