A company that specialise in Electric Vehicle technology is seeking to recruit a Procurement specialist to work on a contract based in North West London that is initially scheduled for 6 months.
The Role
This position will involve responsibility for satisfying the sourcing and procurement of sub-assemblies, components, materials, equipment and tooling used on the development of electric vehicles. The projects focus mainly on research and development.
You will also be responsible for inputting data on systems to perform key tasks for purchase ordering and other transactions in procurement and supply with ensuring an ongoing data integrity.
Responsibilities and Activities
* PO Cycle: Prepare and distribute Requests for Quotes (RFQ's) and Purchase Orders (PO's) and maintain logs including delivery schedules and records.
* Track orders and ensure timely delivery of goods.
* Sourcing: Review electrical or mechanical schematics and drawings to identify which materials need to be sourced.
* Review the demand for new parts requested by the engineering team and place orders that are assigned to you.
* Assess and select the most appropriate suppliers using relevant sources of information, and when required, explore alternate suppliers.
* Follow best negotiation practice and ensure general terms and conditions of sales and purchase are acceptable.
* Data: Maintain the approved supplier list including tracking supplier certifications, key commercial and technical data.
* Prepare and deliver briefs, updates and reports as when required by project teams.
* Build Support: Support the in-house build of prototypes by tracking serial numbers, creating part kits, and re-stocking and tracking sub-assemblies.
* Perform stock checks if required.
* Relationships and Communication: Develop and maintain supplier relationships.
* Ensure that communication with stakeholders and suppliers are appropriate and timely.
* Liaise between internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve issues.
* Operations Support: Identify and replenish shortages of raw materials and consumables.
* Manage collections of outbound goods, preparing shipping documentation and packing goods before collection.
* Manage delivery of incoming goods including and unpacking and stocking goods.
* Assist with Goods In by receiving and unboxing orders and checking the delivery is correct.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Required:
* Experience of procuring a variety of commodities and materials, including 1 of the following:
o Custom machined parts & fabrications
o Electrical and mechanical consumables
o Tooling & equipment
* Capability to work autonomously and to work across the business, other teams and at all levels;
* Experience with the understanding on interpretation of Terms & Conditions of purchase;
* Have an understanding of shipping and warehousing processes.
* Competent with MS Office suite;
Desirable:
* Capable of understanding electrical and mechanical schematics and drawings.
* Automotive industry experience;
* CIPS qualification or equivalent;
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