Global Strategic Buyer - Gaydon, United Kingdom - Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover
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Gaydon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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REQ ID:
116410


JOB TITLE:
Global Strategic Buyer


SALARY:
£33,100 - £39,000


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
Reporting to the Global Commodity Leader you will have Global responsibility for specific commodities on

behalf of JLR. You will utilise your experience to analyse, define, and implement market and sourcing

strategies for your designated commodities. You will lead the Global sourcing activity through the Global

Sourcing Process (GSP) up to contract award (SCPA). Both Global Strategy and Sourcing activity will be

supported by the Regional Delivery teams for your commodities, utilising regional market intelligence and

expertise.

You will lead the development of the supplier and internal stakeholder relationships to ensure strategic and

programme alignment. You will manage suppliers within your designated commodities, responsible for Supplier.

Business Reviews ensuring that the Global Commodity Strategy and Supply Base Market strategy is effectively

deployed throughout all of JLR and the external supply chain.


Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Responsible for Strategic Commodity Dossier (SCD) and Commodity Business Plan (CBP) delivery, ensuring

relevant data is updated and understood in order to make strategic recommendations.

With support from the Strategic Analyst, accountable for obtaining and understanding analytics on suppliers,

market and business requirements is available.

Ensure robust cost model development and input to cost target setting process, supporting cost event

outcomes (pre SCPA) driving programme target alignment.

Ensure key cost management information is accurate and documented (e.g. CDTS pre contract award)

Act as central co-ordination to ensure appropriate information exchange from and to all regional buyers.

Ensure effective handover for regional team(s) post SCPA using defined handover process.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Essential:
Capability to create high quality long-term purchasing strategies.

A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs.

A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement.

Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures

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.
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