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An opportunity has arisen for a Motorsport Sourcing Specialist to join the Contracts & Procurement department in our Kidlington office.
About the role
To manage all contracting and procurement activities to support the efficient delivery of the Motorsport programme. The role must ensure all goods, services and works are procured in a cost-effective, transparent and compliant manner, while aligning with group, legal and industry standards.
What you will do
C&P Planning & Execution
* Implement sourcing strategies for motorsport categories and minimise supplier complexity and quantity where possible to enable the develop of supplier relationships and supplier management through key performance indicators.
Contract Management
* Management and execution of all planned purchase orders for the motorsport programme.
* Deliver RFQ, sourcing and DFX to motorsport programme.
* Responsible for Supplier identification, prequalification and shortlisting.
* Prepare supplier performance data and working with supplier quality assurance team to ensure effective supplier development plans are in place and executed.
* Foster strategic supplier relationships to ensure continuous supply, innovation and cost optimization.
* Carry out commercial negotiations covering terms and conditions, etc.
* Evaluate and recommend supplier awards based on total cost of ownership and strategic value.
* Develop supplier performance measures in conjunction with supplier quality assurance and logistics.
* Identify and evaluate key risks at Contract formation and seek input from other functions as appropriate (e.g. engineering, legal, quality etc.)
* Preparation of Contract Award Recommendations and onboarding suppliers to ensure efficient award.
* Contract administration to support execution, including correspondence and contract notices and claims assessment.
* Responsible for resolving any invoices queries arising from Contracts & POs
Cost Initiatives
* Identify and activity promote cost reductions associated with the delivery of motorsport to meet financial goals and report versus target monthly.
* Support for Business Development with estimates and costings for new programme proposals, where feasible.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Relationships
* Build and develop interdepartmental relationships within Fortescue to provide overall business improvement
* Actively facilitate the coordination and communications between different departments, team members and stakeholders to ensure effective alignment.
Programme Management
* Promote effective communication between C&P team and other departments ensuring alignment on programme goals and timelines.
* Ensure the teams C&P activities are in accordance with established Contracts and Procurement policies and procedures and continually focus on improving process and procedure, where possible.
Management Reporting
* Management Reporting on Programme/Category performance to ensure that the C&P activities are happening on a proactive basis assisting with delivering programmes in tight time frames.
* Reporting on key KPI's, and performance metrics to ensure the company is meeting its financial goals.
Systems & Processes
* Drive the development, uptake and usage of key processes and systems, (such as ERP for all C&P and planning activity), ensure that the C&P teams are leveraging the tools and processes are being followed.
* Execution of all PPO's and digital requisitions for motorsports.
* Maintain MRP Purchasing master data for products and within BoM management tools
* Maintain parts delivery status
* Maintain and update C&P records and generate reports on C&P activity to meet organisation compliance and provide access to C&P information.
About you
* Experience in direct procurement, technical buying, expediting and purchasing functions in a motorsport or related industry sector
* Proven track record of C&P success, preferably in motorsport or across a similar industry sector
* Proven ability to learn and adopt new ways of working
* Team player with the ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.
* Solid knowledge of contract law associated with services and commercial agreements, C&P principles and negotiation techniques.
* Solid pre contract experience and commercial / contract terms negotiation skills
* Technical and / or commercial education to a minimum of degree level, membership of CIPS would be advantageous.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment across multiple packages, and drive the work to ensure successful outcomes
* Travel to international locations maybe required.
* Ability to bring a flexible, problem-solving mindset, challenging traditional thinking and be prepared to work outside of comfort zone.
* Strong data driven and visual reporting skills, ensuring quantified status and risk is communicated.
* High level experience and knowledge in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Excellent prioritising, organisation, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills
Our Commitment
Our UK benefits include:
* Bonus scheme
* Aviva Pension
* Group Life Assurance
* Group Income Protection
* Electric Car Scheme
* Health Cash Plan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Private Medical Insurance
* 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
* Childcare Benefits
* Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.