Senior Buying Specialist

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Job Description

We are looking for a talented Senior Buying Specialist to join our team for our Purchasing Department in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

This role is offered as a hybrid position.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Purchase Order Management: Responsible for raising and receiving purchase orders, ensuring timely and accurate procurement transactions.
• RFQ Execution: Manages Request for Quotations (RFQs), supporting competitive sourcing and supplier selection processes.
• Indirect Purchasing Support: Provides procurement support for indirect purchasing needs, particularly for European Tractions, ensuring alignment with regional requirements.
• Supplier Engagement: Builds and maintains strong relationships with suppliers through regular meetings and communications, fostering collaboration and performance.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identifies and mitigates procurement-related issues to maintain continuity and quality in supply chain operations.
• Project Collaboration: Participates in project calls and contributes to cross-functional initiatives, ensuring procurement alignment with broader business goals.
• Global Supplier Coordination: Works on global projects involving suppliers across regions, supporting strategic sourcing and procurement excellence.
• Logistics Support for VPI Programs: Provides logistical and procurement support for Value Package Introduction (VPI) programs, contributing to successful product launches.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Clear Communication: Deliver tailored, effective messages to diverse audiences.
• Procurement Expertise: Understand and apply procurement policies, procedures, and tools confidently.
• Process Knowledge: Navigate the Source-to-Pay cycle efficiently for smooth operations.
• Analytical Thinking: Solve problems and support decisions with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Proven experience in the automotive industry, with a strong understanding of sector-specific standards and practices.
• Familiarity with eAxle and traction products, including sourcing and supplier engagement.
• Hands-on experience supporting VPI (Value Package Introduction) or NPI (New Product Introduction) programs.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.