Category Buyer (Engineering Services) Gaydon, England
Job description
REQ ID: 114849
JOB TITLE: Category Buyer (Engineering Services)
SALARY: £40,900 - £54,000
POSTING END DATE: 27/04/2023
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
This position sits within the Engineering Services Procurement team who are responsible for purchasing services for Jaguar Land Rover to support production. Working with internal stakeholders and supplier representatives to purchase services and agree Procurement strategies, this role will deliver value for money and fit for purpose solutions.
In this role you will have the opportunity to develop strategic category plans in line with sourcing and strategy requirements, aligned with stakeholders’ needs and requirements. You will do this by working with internal stakeholders and supplier representatives to purchase tools and services whilst delivering value for money and fit for purpose solutions. You will engage closely with key stakeholders to maximise Purchasing influence and ensure alignment with Purchasing processes and policy.
You will manage supplier relationships through the SRM process or Business Reviews and will support the development of the optimal supply base in line with the Strategic Category Plans (SCP). In addition to this, you will complete strategic sourcing activities with optimum commercial outcome for the business and contribute to the management, planning and delivery of the annual value added savings.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential:
Previous experience as a Buyer in indirect procurement
A proven track record in a purchasing environment
Able to manage and execute complex projects on time and within budget
Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse at all levels of the organisation and with external suppliers/customers
Broad experience of external contracts
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship management skills and experience
An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
Desirable:
Engineering background
Ability to be highly organised and continually focus on attention to detail
An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style
Relevant degree or equivalent 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.
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.
Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.
