Overview & Responsibilities:-
Working at Honda, each day is filled with variety and new challenges that are refreshing in most working environments. Everybody has the passion and the drive to succeed which allows them to function effectively as a team striving for excellence.
Within the Procurement team an experienced buyer is required to work in the purchasing cost area across various commodity groups including; Cast forged & machinery; Press; Interior & exterior plastics and trim; Electrical; Functional i.e. braking, suspension. You will be instrumental in commercial and business issues and cost strategy deployment and project completion.
The key responsibilities of the role include;
• Achieve annual cost reduction requirements
• Development, approval and execution of purchasing strategy for parts and suppliers.
• Supplier selection and contract implementation
• Effective project management for various new model, mass production and business projects.
• Liaising with technical engineers to gather project requirements
• Excellent supplier management including financial and risk assessment
• Cost and investment analysis of parts quotations and targets
With the opportunity for movement and progression between various commodities within the procurement department, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience;
• Experienced as a buyer in the purchasing cost area. Ideally from Automotive OEM / Tier 1 supplier
• Proven experience in high volume manufacturing
• Have a proven history of procurement in a commercial role
• Ideally degree, HND or equivalent in mechanical engineering or manufacturing related subject.
• Excellent negotiation and benchmarking skills
• Highly analytical and highly professional working standards
• Be a strategic thinker and have excellent analysis skills
You must be able to prioritise your own work to meet strict deadlines and follow logical thought process accompanied by the drive and flexibility to be successful within a team environment.
This is a truly varied and challenging procurement role that will enable you to realise your full potential with one of the most well respected brands globally. You will have the opportunity to travel world wide and benefit from all the support and development that Honda can offer to your career.
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