Are you an experienced Buyer? We have a fantastic role for an international manufacturing company that invests in people and provides great career opportunities and development This is a flexible employer that can offer hybrid working. This role will be responsible for purchasing raw materials for manufacturing requirements. You will be responsible for many suppliers and ensuring the purchasing requirements are adhered to, enabling the supplier to deliver materials for the various manufacturing sites. Job Description: To be responsible for various automotive commodities covering a global supply base, comprising direct and indirect purchases To identify and investigate potential alternative suppliers where appropriate to reduce business risk To evaluate bids, select and recommend suppliers as well as negotiate pricing, delivery, quality and service Follow up on awards until completion of order When necessary, negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding rejections, losses, return of materials, etc Targeted year-on-year cost reductions Review and process purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Assist accounting staff in resolving invoice discrepancies Leading purchasing activities for the project: for mass production parts and parts in development for the project Purchasing interface between project engineering, purchasing, sales and manufacturing Member of the project team reporting to the Platform manager for all activities related to the ..... full job details .....