Working with this leading Tier 1 supplier in the global automotive sector, you will  be responsible for managing the global commodity purchasing team who are responsible for the commercial purchasing of ECUs, Motors, PCBAs and Relays used in Steering, Braking and Occupant Safety applications.

This position is also responsible for the development and execution of external sourcing strategy, where global competitive sourcing has a significant role to play.

There are 13 Strategic & Preferred Suppliers and a further 30 legacy suppliers in the current base.  Total annual spend is in region of $550M.
What you’ll do

“ Ensure technology and supply base strategies are adequately defined, agreed with various  cross functions and executed for all sub commodity responsibility worldwide

“ Manage supply base globally to achieve year on year cost savings to beyond Operating Plan targets

“ Leverage the global buying position with suppliers to ensure programs are satisfied with best price, technology and quality

“ Lead liability cost recovery activities to attain best possible returns

“ Be responsible for managing escalation issues with Suppliers who negatively impact through proposed higher prices, supply or quality risk

“ Interface to Product Line purchasing, Engineering, Program Management  and Finance at all levels

“ Interface with all suppliers up to CEO/CFO  level as required

What we are looking for

Essential:
“ Have a degree qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (engineering or business)
“ Able to think and operate strategically
“ Working knowledge about the legal aspects of purchasing
“ Proven negotiation skills
“ Effective team worker
“ Leadership & management experience
“ Confident approach
“ Good knowledge about cost modelling, target costing and DTC tools
“ Be willing and able to travel, both within Europe and globally

Desirable:
“ Experience with electronics component purchasing
If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Project Manager with a leading automotive manufacturing business you will represent the purchasing and design function within the project team. The Project Manager will liaise with the Design team to understand the engineering drawings as well as liaise with the Romania manufacturing plant and buying team located in France to ensure all components are possible for production.  You must demonstrate a strong manufacturing background and posses a HND / HNC or engineering degree.

Responsibilities include:
Liaise with the design team to understand engineering drawings
Communicate with the buying department to ensure all components ordered from suppliers meet with design specification
Represent the purchasing function to all assigned project and product teams.
Liaise with the manufacturing plant to communicate design & purchasing requirements
Track the company global Supply Management’s performance to PDP (product development process) timing, including sourcing, PPAP and R@R, as well as to business case (new and current parts) on new programs.
Provide input to project management system that tracks program timing.
Complete purchased part risk assessment stage 0 with Engineering and Supplier Quality input.
Conduct segmentation process on purchased material for all new programs. Develop readiness, quality, and sourcing strategies for each purchased component, including carry-over parts, in collaboration with project teams, supplier quality, and category buyers.
Provide input to PI-99 (business case) and appropriation requests.
Support assigned Customer Response Teams, including answering CCDs and QRFs on all new and current parts.
Utilize all available tools (value stream mapping, VA/VE, etc.) early in product development to influence design and sourcing to reduce cost and improve quality.
Responsible to communicate engineering changes on current parts to category buyers.
Collaborate with the category buyer and BCC team on all sourcing decisions on identifying opportunities for link and leverage, for best cost country sourcing and localization.
Support product line MCIP strategy sessions and ensure that design initiative within your product line are implemented according to MCIP Database timing.
Check all administrative tasks are completed to ensure on-time PO issuance for tooling, prototype, etc. and provide assistance as necessary.
Define, develop, train, and implement new model launch readiness process; apply selectively to critical programs.

The ideal Project Manager:
Must be able to read the engineering drawings
Possess a strong manufacturing background
Must have a purchasing background
Ideally you will have shop floor experience
Must possess a background with a mechanical engineering business
Flexible to travel
HNC / HND / Engineering  Degree
Relationship-builder with high integrity
Strong organizational, leadership, analytical and communication skills.

Package:
Attractive basic salary
25 days holiday
Pension
Single cover private health care
Discounts on cars
Relocation assistance if required

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Product line Purchasing Leader with a leading 1st tier automotive supplier you will represent the purchasing function within the project team. Plan, coordinate and track purchasing activities to support attributed programs profit/lost, value stream, flawless launches objectives, in line with GSM Lean Transformation objectives and strategies.

Responsibilities include:
Track the company global Supply Management’s performance to PDP (product development process) timing, including sourcing, PPAP and R@R, as well as to business case (new and current parts) on new programs.  Provide input to project management system that tracks program timing.
Complete purchased part risk assessment stage 0 with Engineering and Supplier Quality input.
Organize & lead Kick-off and Key-Stakeholders meetings.
Conduct segmentation process on purchased material for all new programs. Develop readiness, quality, and sourcing strategies for each purchased component, including carry-over parts, in collaboration with project teams, supplier quality, and category buyers.
Provide input to PI-99 (business case) and appropriation requests.
Support assigned Customer Response Teams, including answering CCDs and QRFs on all new and current parts.
Represent the purchasing function to all assigned project and product teams.
Utilize all available tools (value stream mapping, VA/VE, etc.) early in product development to influence design and sourcing to reduce cost and improve quality.
Responsible to communicate engineering changes on current parts to category buyers.
Ensure re-use of carryover parts on new programs is communicated to category buyers from the project teams.
Collaborate with the category buyer and BCC team on all sourcing decisions on identifying opportunities for link and leverage, for best cost country sourcing and localization.
Support product line MCIP strategy sessions and ensure that design initiative within your product line are implemented according to MCIP Database timing.
Check all administrative tasks are completed to ensure on-time PO issuance for tooling, prototype, etc. and provide assistance as necessary.
Define, develop, train, and implement new model launch readiness process; apply selectively to critical programs.

The ideal candidate:
Engineering / Business Degree
Relationship-builder with high integrity
Strong organizational, leadership, analytical and communication skills.
Commitment to quality and flawless launch, lean and cost/profit planning.
Change leader experience in other functions (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc) or another company

Package:
Attractive basic salary
25 days holiday
Pension
Single cover private health care
Discounts on cars
Relocation assistance if required

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for this role and are eligible to work unrestricted in the UK, please click apply now in order to submit your CV. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

Company: Global Manufacturing

Job Type: Permanent

Salary:  £45,000 plus excellent benefits package

Location: Nottingham

Working for this global manufacturing company as supply chain manager you will be responsible for the strategic performance of the supply chain including sourcing, purchasing, planning, warehousing, distribution and transport.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

“           Define supply chain strategy

“           Achieve year on year budgeted improvements in material cost productivity

“           Supplier count optimization.

“           Supplier OTD and lead-time improvement.

“           Manage internal OTD and improve to meet customer requests

“           Supplier search and selection utilizing the regional sourcing teams.

“           Vendor quality / ppm.

“           De-risk the existing supply chain through dual and re-sourcing activities. Ensuring early sourcing and supplier involvement in the NPD and NPI processes.

“           Supplier and customer contract alignment.

“           Experience of sourcing in global low cost geographies.

“           Experience within a world class lean manufacturing environment essential.

“           Ownership of the supply response to the demand forecast of the Sales & Operations Planning process.  Prepares and organizes slides on a monthly basis covering labour, material and machine constraints.

“           Supports business planning and investment required for people, supply base and capital in a rolling twelve month cycle.

“           Manage inventory targets for all aspects of the business

“           Monitor vendor performance regarding product quality, on-time delivery and conformance with commercial terms

“           Work closely with external suppliers to deliver cost reduction, quality and delivery improvements.

“           Contribute to re-engineering initiatives as they relate to supply chain planning.

“           Responsible for ‘reverse logistics’, such as collection of packaging for recycling, and the return of rejected or damaged goods. ?

SUPERVISION

Direct reports (4):  Production Planning Manager, Purchasing Manager, Dispatch Team Leader, Dispatch Controller

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

“           Degree education.

“           Experience of ERP / MRP or related product specific forecasting in a manufacturing or distribution environment, preferably SAP.

“           Must be able to communicate supply chain objectives clearly and convey the benefits to the organization.

“           Must be knowledgeable in planning and forecasting systems (MRP/DRP/ERP/CRM).

“           Proficient in MS Excel and Access.

“           Practical experience in the application of continuous improvement techniques in a manufacturing environment.

“           Proven commercial abilities, specifically negotiation skills.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

Essential

“           End to end Supply Chain understanding

“           Procurement knowledge / exposure

“           Manufacturing background

“           SME background or equivalent

“           Cross-functional experience

“           SAP

“           Demonstrable progression throughout career gained on merit

“           Excellent interpersonal skills

“           Excellent problem solving skills

“           A “hands on” attitude

“           Ability to liaise with internal & external contacts at all levels

“           Ability to thrive in a pressured, fast paced environment

“           Adaptable

“           Willingness to travel

“           IT literate

To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Purchasing Manager you  will support the Supply Chain Manager in developing and implementing a range of strategic and tactical objectives to the best cost benefit possible. This will include developing mutually beneficial supply partnerships and managing low cost sourcing initiatives.

Their main role will be that of managing the tactical purchasing decisions of their own select range of suppliers and those of the Purchasing Assistants. In addition they will support and  the Supply Chain Manager on Strategic Sourcing Projects, as well as identifying, initiating and managing their own their own strategic sourcing projects
 
They will be assigned responsibility for sourcing and purchasing raw materials for manufacture from the our highest profile suppliers, as well as managing supply issues of other team members suppliers if deemed appropriate.   These include, but are not limited to the following: Far East Suppliers and Eastern European Suppliers.

They will also be responsible for managing a range of vendor managed / consignment stock agreements which are in place and will be involved in developing new agreements where there are opportunities to improve the on time delivery performance to our customers.

In addition they will develop supplier relationships, monitor vendor performance, and coordinate the supplier review program and work towards collective continuous improvement. They will need to have proven man management skills as this person will be expected to guide a team forward following the agreed department objectives.

They will be fundamental in moving the supply chain forward to ensure that we continue to have a proactive and not reactive supply chain. Here demonstrable project management skills are required as not only will the candidate be dealing with third party suppliers but group companies and partner agencies.

The candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing; it is desirable that the candidate have in depth experience of engineering procurement, (mechanical, electronic or electrical) as well as good ERP skills, with SAP in particular being preferred.

As this is a key role within the Supply chain ,a good understanding of commercial, logistical and production planning will required, as this role should be seen as a step to a wider more strategic role.
 
n.b. To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

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Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As the Senior Product Line Purchasing Manager for electronics you will to lead the Product Line Purchasing Organization for Global Electronics.  Numerous opportunities and challenges exist to transform the purchasing support of braking, steering, and powertrain electronics into an extremely effective part of the overall Global Electronics organization.  Global Electronics is a very fast paced and dynamic organization that is exposed and dependent upon the adoption of technology advancements within the electronics industry.
 
The role will provide global purchasing leadership for braking and steering electronics purchasing functions covering Europe, North America, AP, and South America.  The development and introduction of electronics within TRW requires cross functional interaction with engineering, program management, commodity purchasing, quality, supplier development, manufacturing facilities, etc. on a global basis.

What you’ll do

“ Provide global leadership to regional teams on the management and coordination of Bill of Materials for Steering and Braking electronics
“ Manage the Bill of Material for programs from the point of award to start of production while striving to exceed forecasted and committed BOM targets.
“ Manage the sourcing process for components with the commodity purchasing organization
“ Develop and deliver with the Global Electronics organization and commodity purchasing teams operating plans to meet business unit objectives
“ Develop with engineering and commodity purchasing the appropriate supplier and sourcing strategies to deliver exception savings performance into the braking, steering, and powertrain electronics business
“ Interface with manufacturing sites to manage critical supplier issues as they arise
“ Establish and manage VAVE roadmaps with Value Management Team, Engineering, Commodity Teams, and suppliers

What we are looking for

Essential:
“ Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in business or engineering discipline
“ Significant experience working with limited direct oversight
“ Strong organization, motivation, and communication skills
“ Significant leadership experience and management of functional teams
“ Experience with program management methodologies and tools
“ Highly developed analytic skills

Desirable:
“ Experience managing remotely located team members
“ Product and manufacturing knowledge
n.b. To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com

As Principal Buyer you will work as part of the Commodity Group Electronics, in the Commodity Micro/ASICs and reports to the Global Commodity Manager. It drives the execution of the Sourcing strategies and creates and executes the savings short term and long term plan.

The Company
An exciting opportunity to join a world-class global purchasing team responsible for $560M annual spend on a variety of electronics components. The company is one of the world’s largest producers of safety systems, supplying a wide range of vehicle manufacturers including VW, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault and Fiat.

What you’ll do
Responsible for strategic sourcing of assigned commodity parts
Manage supply base to include renewal of agreements and assisting suppliers in problem solving and tracking corrective actions
Conduct supplier assessments for potential new suppliers.
Gather and analyse supplier data to prepare analysis and recommendation for supplier selection, with focus on sourcing in low-cost countries
Work with suppliers to develop continuous improvement plans and metrics to monitor performance
Develops and executes sourcing strategies and prepares monthly reports to track and show sourcing strategy and progress, including achievement of spend reduction targets
Interface with internal customers on critical supplier issues as necessary
Some travel, globally or regionally depending on assigned commodities
Provide advise/guidance to Buyers or Senior Buyers within the Commodity or Global Purchasing function and/or lead special projects as assigned by senior leadership

What we are looking for:

Essential:
Solid experience within direct purchasing or equivalent experience, including experience negotiating with suppliers and managing the supply base post-negotiations
Bachelor’s degree  in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or related area.
Prior experience with global or regional sourcing processes/decision making
Demonstrated performance in working cross-functionally and/or within a matrixed organization and working independently to obtain results
Able to independently troubleshoot issues/concerns and determine course of action
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical and leadership skills.

Desirable:
Prior purchasing experience involving spend in excess of $50 million
Asian languages skills would be an advantage.
Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement training/certification highly desired. 

n.b. To apply for this role you must be able to live and work unrestricted in the UK. Should your application be successful, you will be contacted within the next 7 days.

Tiro Associates Ltd is a specialist Employment Agency and Employment Business assisting with both contract and permanent opportunities in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. For details of all our current vacancies please refer to tiroassociates.com