Expleo is supporting a leading global automotive OEM in the search for an experienced Procurement Senior Specialist to join their high-performing team on a contract basis, in the Midlands.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager, this role will focus on managing the external supply chain across a portfolio of strategic suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability (QCDIS) targets.
This is a pivotal, cross-functional role operating at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operations, driving both supplier performance and commercial outcomes across key programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver cost targets across assigned commodities, supporting new product launches and ongoing cost reduction activity
* Lead supplier negotiations and manage in-contract commercial issues (pricing, tooling, design change and claims)
* Drive supplier performance through Supplier Business Reviews and continuous improvement activity
* Act as a key interface across Product Engineering, Programme Teams, STA, Finance and Logistics
* Validate commercial contracts, cost models and manufacturing processes (BoD / BoP, capacity, tooling and value streams)
* Support supply chain risk management and ensure compliance with internal processes and systems
Requirements
* Background in automotive or complex manufacturing procurement / supply chain
* Proven experience delivering cost, quality and delivery improvements across suppliersStrong commercial, negotiation and stakeholder management capability
* Ability to operate independently in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
* Degree qualified or equivalent experience
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