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Commodity Buyer

Employer
Beaumont Select
Location
Brussels, Belgium
Salary
Competitive remuneration package
Closing date
5 Sep 2019

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Specialist Area
Buyer, Procurement, Purchasing
Sector
Engineering, Manufacturing
Function
Buyer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

A Global automotive OEM are seeking inquisitive, detailed and enthusiastic purchasing professionals to join their team and to manage a specific commodity area through its whole component lifecycle…

This is a fantastic opportunity for Commodity Buyers to join a global blue-chip automotive company whom promote a true partnership approach with their suppliers, you will receive fantastic training and development. We are currently recruiting for multiple Commodity Buyers to join their expanding team within different commodities. In this role you will be tasked with managing the component’s lifecycle and heavily involved in technical / engineering advancements to enhance your commodity area, this role is not segmented so giving you greater understanding of the markets, technologies and enhancing your commodity expertise.

You should have graduated from University with an Engineering degree and / or have a keen interest in automotive technologies and manufacturing best practice at the very least.

A minimum of 18 months experience within purchasing of automotive components whether in a project, commodity focused or similar role is essential. Your inquisitive nature in understanding how products and components are manufactured and engineered will stand you in good stead to develop quickly and efficiently within this position and company.

This is a fast moving and challenging industry, offering excellent career progression and evolution as well as comprehensive benefits including support with relocation. 

Main responsibilities for the successful Commodity Buyer will involve:

  • Purchasing parts and components for current and future products including high precision commodities
  • Managing supplier relationships to ensure optimum cost solutions for piece price and tooling through detailed cost analysis, on-going supplier relationships, negotiation and looking to enhance production processes
  • Ensuring appropriate sourcing and supplier selection
  • Managing all commercial issues relating to suppliers
  • Ownership of strategic development of commodities

 Essential:

  • Understanding of cost analysis and cost breakdown of components and production processes
  • Negotiation skills based on analysis reports and findings from suppliers and visualisation of product design
  • Energetic and driven individual with the flexibility to adjust to new cultures and work in a complex organisation
  • Either automotive industry experience or at least in a similar production background such as white goods or manufacturing production line
  • Excellent qualifications predominantly in Engineering or similar degrees
  • Strong and capable analysing skills
  • Effective stakeholder engagement
  • Fluent English

Desirable:

  • Engineering background is required to illustrate innovative ideas for cost reduction and modification whilst working closely with the R&D and engineering departments
  • Experience within global companies

In return you will be given autonomy, learning on the job exposure as well as extensive training and development to enhance your experience as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

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 Beaumont Select is a leading Supply Chain & Purchasing Recruitment Agency for permanent and interim staffing solutions. We support a primarily blue-chip client base, in the provision of experienced Supply Chain & Purchasing Professionals; successfully resolving their Purchasing Recruitment demands. We have a proven track record in purchasing recruitment and are a leading purchasing recruitment agency.  Complying with the BERR Beaumont Select are an Employment Agency and an Employment Business

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Company

Beaumont Select is a specialist Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management Recruitment Agency, we match talented Permanent and Interim Procurement Professionals with great jobs in many of the World's Leading Companies.

We have an enviable track record of matching highly talented Procurement and Supply Chain professionals with exceptional Procurement, Supply Chain & Vendor Management jobs in FTSE100/250, Fortune 500 and other major name organisations. We work with Clients and Candidates throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Our highly committed and experienced Consultancy Team has grown organically year on year, by providing a detailed, highly professional and personal approach, matching talent supply chain professionals to many of the best opportunities within the purchasing, supply chain and vendor management disciplines. This success has been built on the passion and determination of every single team member at Beaumont Select, in conjunction with innovative use of marketing & technology, attention to detail and above all a commitment to provide an outstanding Client and Candidate service.

We are Certified Members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are ISO9001:2015 Quality certified for the provision of permanent and interim recruitment solutions worldwide.

Whether you are looking for a new career challenge; need to source experienced procurement, supply chain or vendor management professionals, or want advice on the current recruitment market, the Beaumont Select team would like to speak to you.

Company info
Telephone
01403 248 448
Location
West Point
Springfield Road
Horsham
West Sussex
RH12 2PD
GB

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