Senior Indirect Buyer - Warwick, United States - Different Technologies Pty Ltd.

Description

Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional

Senior Indirect Buyer -

Automotive Sales & Aftersales

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 Warwick, Bicester or Guilford 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.

What's the opportunity

As the Senior Buyer for Automotive Sales & Aftersales requirements, you will play a pivotal role in driving procurement strategies and initiatives specifically focused on global distribution of aftersales parts and finished

vehicles, global retail and aftersales property and fit-out, in-market aftersales services, and customer facing financial services products.

Reporting to the Indirect Purchasing Manager, you will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate complex contracts, and mentor junior team members to drive operational excellence and achieve cost savings targets.

What you will do:
Category Strategy


Development:
Develop and implement category strategies for complex and high-value

indirect spend categories, aligning procurement activities with

organisational goals and objectives (OKR's)

Market Analysis and Risk


Assessment:
Conduct market analysis, supplier segmentation, and risk assessments to

inform category strategies and identify opportunities for value creation.

Strategic Sourcing


Initiatives:
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, RFx

processes, and contract negotiations, to secure optimal terms and

conditions for contracts and agreements.

Cost Reduction and Value


Enhancement:
Drive cost reduction and value enhancement through innovative sourcing

strategies, supplier collaboration, and demand management initiatives.

Supplier Relationship


Management:
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, acting as

the primary point of contact and driving continuous improvement in

supplier performance.

Cross-Functional


Collaboration:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop joint improvement

plans, resolve issues, and optimise supplier partnerships.

Performance Measurement


and Reporting:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the

effectiveness of procurement activities and track performance against

targets. Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management,

highlighting achievements, cost savings, and opportunities for

improvement.


Who you are:
Experience in strategic,

high value and complex purchasing roles, with a focus on indirect

procurement within Automotive Sales & Aftersales strongly preferred.

Category experience

includes Global Distribution of aftersales parts and finished vehicles,

global retail and aftersales property acquisition and fit out, in-market

aftersales services, and market-specific financial services (desirable).

Autonomy in leading

category areas and driving positive collaboration with internal

stakeholders.

Strong negotiation

skills and ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.

Excellent communication,

analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in

purchasing tools and technologies, such as eSourcing platforms and ERP

systems.

Knowledge of purchasing

best practices, contract law, and regulatory requirements

About us and our culture.

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.

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