Senior Buyer - Exterior
Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Senior Buyer – Exterior to join our highly skilled and dynamic Strategic Sourcing Team.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Leamington or Guildford where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most visionary minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, where your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking company. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
Reporting to the Strategic Sourcing Manager for Exterior, you will be responsible for delivering the strategic direction and the commercial management of Exterior commodities, ensuring they align with business objectives and growth plans.
Requirements
What you will do:
- Responsible for end-to-end commodity management, from concept, development & sourcing, through to operational supply performance management and runout/exit strategies.
- Developing & executing purchasing strategies on Exterior commodities in line with business objectives and future growth plans.
- Delivering and leading contract management via effective negotiation and supplier performance management.
- Be responsible for commodity level cost ownership, risk management, identifying cost opportunities and reporting new risks while creating effective mitigation strategies.
- Maintaining supplier relationship management with existing supply partners while identifying and developing new potential supplier relationships by influencing stakeholders and supporting escalation to drive optimal resolutions.
- Providing support to ensure the development of a high-performing and collaborative sourcing function within the business.
Who you are:
- A proven background in direct procurement, specifically related to manufacturing and production within the automotive or aerospace industries.
- Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships effectively.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and interpret complex data and make strategic decisions that enhance supply chain effectiveness.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Understanding of key cost drivers in manufacturing and ability to optimize costs in the supply chain.
- Strategic thinker capable of developing innovative approaches to supply base management that reduce risk and maximize value.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.
We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.