Job Overview

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure TVS meet the requirements of the client.
• Manage a specific group of suppliers & commodities consistent with the expectations and objectives (Quality, Service, Cost) of TVS and its clients to deliver cost downs and support client KPI’s.
• Working efficiently to tight timescales to ensure tender deadlines are met, the role requires a dynamic and quick thinking approach to ensure optimised value for the company and the client.
• Close working relationships to be maintained with the client and Account/Business Development Managers.

Job Responsibilities

• Management of multifunctional teams concentrating on cost, negotiation, sourcing and product change within a complex supplier package.
• Maintain and negotiate commercial data and supply agreements.
• Support the operational supply function with problem resolution.
• Achievements of Company targets on cost control, quality improvement and lead time improvement.
• Reduce the total cost of acquisition.
• Development of short, medium and long term commodity strategies.
• Negotiate with current and new suppliers to achieve best prices and terms.
• Negate supplier inflation.
• Provide procurement support to the account management team.
• Work in partnership with internal stakeholders to achieve company goals.
• Adherence to the quality procedures and principles at all times.
• Cross functional working with Engineers, SQA, Planning and Supply Chain.
• Manage a complex and varied workload to ensure focus is maintained on key actions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in implementing commodity sourcing strategies.
• Able to work efficiently to tight timescales in an environment requiring attention to detail.
• Excellent commercial acumen.
• Professional and Ethical in approach.
• Excellent communicator at all levels across all media.
• Demonstrable track record in managing direct relationships with major suppliers.
• Good understanding of supply chain management and procurement, including best practice purchasing and sourcing tools and techniques.
• Excellent grasp of commercial purchasing opportunities and contract negotiation and management skills.
• Proven and experienced negotiator.
• ERP or MRP functionality.
• MS Office.
• Willingness to travel/offsite working.
• MCIPS (required).
• Extensive experience in a Purchasing / Supply Chain environment (specific experience in Automotive would be of particular interest).