Senior Buyer
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Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for motorsport or highperformance engineering Do you thrive in fastpaced highstakes environments We are seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Direct Procurement Team and help drive the success of our worldclass race team.
As a Senior Buyer your key responsibilities will be:
- Supplier Management: Oversee and develop a portfolio of suppliers focusing on both tactical and strategic aspects to ensure optimal value delivery.
- Expediting Deliveries: Track and report on the timely delivery of parts ensuring all outstanding orders are processed and communicated effectively to internal stakeholders.
- Transactional Procurement: Manage the procurement of goods and services ensuring timely and costeffective delivery in alignment with quality standards.
- Team Support: Provide guidance and support to the procurement team fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Negotiation: Negotiate with suppliers to secure the best value contracts for the business balancing cost quality and lead time.
- Supplier Rationalisation: Rationalise and optimise the supplier base to ensure the most competitive and reliable suppliers are used.
- Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Lead procurement initiatives across internal teams using expertise and influencing skills to support key business objectives.
We are looking for a Senior Buyer with the following experience and skills:
- Proven Procurement Experience: Experience in a fastpaced changing engineering environment is essential.
- Motorsport or Automotive Background: Experience in composite procurement within motorsport or automotive sectors is desirable but not essential.
- At least 5 years Procurement Experience: Supported by a CIPS qualification (desirable but not essential).
- Strong RelationshipBuilding Skills: Ability to foster relationships at all levels internally and externally.
- Ability to Prioritise: Capable of reacting quickly and prioritising urgent operational needs.
- Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills: Effective communication negotiation and influencing skills are critical.
- Highly Proactive: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to take initiative.
- Adaptable: Flexible in working hours to meet the needs of the business and changing work demands.
- Engineering Drawing Interpretation: Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge within a highperformance environment and contribute to the success of an elite race team apply today!
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Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
