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Full-time
bachelor degree, professional certificate
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Manage a procurement team and project to secure strong commercial terms and high-quality delivery from suppliers. Develop commodity strategies and analyze market forces to ensure long-term profitability and supply stability.
Requirements
Requires a degree and previous experience in procurement and management, preferably within the automotive industry. CIPS membership is desired, along with strong analytical and communication skills.
Full job description
Department
The Procurement department at Aston Martin is responsible for the selection and management of all external suppliers to the business. The department has a direct impact upon the Company’s profitability and its team members are relied upon to professionally develop and maintain competitive, stable, long-term supply agreements with its supplier base. These agreements will help Aston Martin to achieve greater commercial success in the future and contribute to the long-term profitability of the company
Job Purpose:
To directly manage a procurement team and or project within the direct procurement group. Procure a defined range of components, in line with Procurement departmental procedures and objectives, focusing on securing strong commercial terms and excellent quality and delivery service levels from our suppliers while ensuring audit compliance, reporting directly to the Senior Manager
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Responsible for delivery and creation and execution for commodity strategies, ensuring that AML is kept up to date on marketplace commercial and technical developments, as well as legislative regulations. Deep analysis of market forces to include new suppliers, aware of market conditions and able to adapt to changing / challenging environment. Engage cross functionally with key stakeholders to ensure correct business decisions are made tied in with short / long term objectives for the company.
Analyse and report on purchasing metrics, such as cost savings, supplier strategy, programme sourcing, risk management, and supplier performance, to identify areas for improvement
Stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions, and new product developments to ensure the team are delivering best price, product, and delivery.
Manage supplier performance through vehicle launch phases and current vehicle phases ensuring flawless execution Quality, Cost and On Time Delivery performance is maintained at high levels. In addition, provide enthusiasm and passion for driving continuous improvement in these metrics, internally at AML as well as at the Supplier.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as regulatory requirements
Understand and support the quality department in achieving full Quality Approval (Supplier Performance Approval Process).
Constantly strive for process improvement opportunities internally, as well as with the Supplier base, focussing on business ‘Best Practice’ initiatives. While also ensuring social responsibility to the environment is maintained.
Identify supplier risk and develop robust risk mitigation strategies where necessary.
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and vendors to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality products, whilst ensuring this is maintained throughout the team.
Play an instrumental role in enabling the function to achieve its business objectives, through meeting or ideally exceeding defined objectives. Lead by example
Experience and Qualifications
Essential:
Educated to Degree level
Previous Procurement experience is required, within Automotive would be preferred but not essential
Previous management experience is required
Desirable:
Full member of CIPS or working towards it would be preferred but not essential
Required Skills and Behaviours:
Understanding of the strategic role of the Procurement function and ability to work at this level
Demonstrable ability to preferable tasks and have effective time management and analytical skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Additional Information
Post holder should hold a full driving license and be prepared to travel where their work responsibilities require.
Hiring Manager: Robert Pritchard
Grade: M
Position: One
Belong at Aston Martin
At Aston Martin, we believe that the stunning beauty, craftsmanship, and artistry that define our brand come from the diverse voices and talents of our extraordinary team. We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
Your unique perspectives, shaped by your education, culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, abilities, and more, are what make us stronger and more innovative. We celebrate the richness of diversity and actively seek individuals who bring something new to the table.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to ensure that you can bring your best, in every way.
Let’s build something remarkable together.
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Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1913
Headquarters
Gaydon, Warwick
LinkedIn followers
598,419
Total funding
$2.4B
Aston Martin. The pinnacle of automotive engineering underpinned by the strongest portfolio of cars in the brand’s history.
Housed at Gaydon, Warwickshire, Aston Martin is a collective with a clear vision to become the most desired ultra-luxury brand. This belief is solidified by five values: Unity, Openness, Trust, Ownership and Courage with a commitment to make a great place to work and developing the finest talent. All this whilst connecting drivers across the world to the very soul of the car. A pulsating experience that races through every disc, every capillary of the bloodstream.
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