Senior Buyer/Buyer : Contract role,  On site, Automotive, Tamworth Ongoing Contract The Country Buyer is the main contact for  Operational facilities for any topic linked to the supply base. and covers a number of operational tasks. Covering a number of operational activities, the Country Buyer works closely with the Commodity Buyer, who is in charge of the supplier panel, the strategy and budget achievement. The Country Buyer supports plants in detecting supply chain risks and implementing countermeasures to prevent disruption of supply. The successful candidate also manages in-sourcing / outsourcing activities, mandates parts and suppliers and identifies and implements cost saving opportunities / initiatives. Main Activity  Price Management - Blocked invoices, price changes in SAP and aligns with accounting department Supply Chain Support - to support logistics team with any issue / risk around supply chain Scope Changes - To support scope changes, in-sourcing, outsourcing and re-locations As Senior Buyer you will: lead problem solving relating to supply bottlenecks  manage and negotiate requests for price increases coordinate the supplier payment process identify savings with plants & promote technical savings proposed by suppliers prepare and present pre-RFQ & Sourcing in serial production phase prepare and implement Nomination Letter in Serial Production manage excess material between suppliers and plants ensure proper handover of purchasing responsibilities from program to serial phase for each project implement engineering changes in serial life manage mandated parts and suppliers Personal specification: Ideally, degree qualified / minimum HND (CIPS qualified advantageous but not essential) Strong Communication skills. PC literate. SAP proficiency is advantageous but not essential Strong problem-solving skills Analytical with good attention to detail Self-driven and result-oriented Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and deadlines Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included