Regional Delivery Buyer

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REQ ID: 106505JOB TITLE: Regional Delivery BuyerSALARY: £39,400 - £52,200POSTING END DATE: 12/11/2022LOCATION:Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.WHAT TO EXPECT:Reporting to the Regional Purchasing Manager this role will see you have responsibility for managing the external supply chain from Jaguar Land Rover suppliers, you will be responsible for all post Job1+90 and contract management activities for designated commodities and suppliers within your region, and for delivering savings from your commodities through the suppliers within your region that you are accountable for.You will develop and execute key performance indicators across the designated regional suppliers, engaging with stakeholders and specialists within the Purchasing Function as required, ensuring supplier performance. This role is also a pivotal role for interface with other key functions within Jaguar Land Rover and acts as a core conduit for true cross functional working across Production Purchasing, Material Planning & Logistics (MP&L), Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Product Engineering, Cost Engineering and Manufacturing, and you will support the On Cycle Teams in the development and execution of commodity strategies and the Global sourcing activity through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP).Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

• Manage all new Model Programme introduction of designated commodity/system, including contracted supplier obligations, production readiness and resolution of any commercial and/or programme issues/risks, being responsible for robust delivery to target cost
• Ensuring effective cost management of designated commodities and supplier post SCPA which will involve launching commodities on new products at their target cost as well as achieving year on year cost reduction on current spend to deliver Net Cost Reporting (NCR) to target
• Monitor external supply chain performance and communicate to the relevant stakeholders as appropriate. Responsible for the execution of all Commodity Creation Delivery System (CCDS) associated activities and tasks as per process gateway deliverables, this will form the basis of the commercial contract validation activities on behalf of Jaguar Land Rover which includes but is not limited to: Validation activities of core commercial/contractual elements and costs, including Labour/Manning (direct and indirect), Process time for manufacturing process, key material & information flow, and understanding how parts are manufactured – bill of design and bill of process (method of manufacture/key materials/location(s) of manufacture/Bought Out Finished parts content and understanding of key BOF cost elements and drivers)
• Act as the voice of the customer for input into the Strategic Commodity Dossiers (SCD), Commodity Business Plans (CBP) and Strategic Supplier Dossiers (SSD), and ensure relevant data is updated, understood

What You’ll NeedKnowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience
• Previous Purchasing Experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast paced, high pressured manufacturing environment
• Identify opportunities for creating value in a commodity or commodities
• Implementing and delivering purchasing strategies with the focus on total value chain delivery
• A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement
• Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures

Desirable:

• An individual with a proven track record in delivering results in both favourable and unfavourable conditions, or when dealing with Monopolistic supply situations.
• Prior experience in relation to seating / seat structures / automotive.
• Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment

Personal ProfileEssential:

• An individual, who works independently, is results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment.
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning
• A resilient and enthusiastic who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
• A strong communicator who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.
• An effective team player who can actively develop and support other team members

Desirable:

• An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style

SO WHY US?Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.