Buyer

Grade C, local Nitra

Salary:  From 2100 eur monthly, 0-15% yearly bonus, other benefits according JLR rule

At JLR Slovakia, we're on a continual journey to reimagine the future of modern luxury, and we want you to be part of it. You’ll help shape the future of our iconic brands and vehicles, while working alongside incredibly skilled and talented colleagues. You'll use cutting-edge technology and build extraordinary products that are destined for a global stage. Make your mark and take pride in creating the exceptional.  It's time to become a proud creator.

OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Global Commodity Leader you’ll have Global responsibility for specific commodities on behalf of JLR.  You will utilise your experience to analyse, define, and implement market and sourcing strategies for your designated commodities. You’ll lead the Global sourcing activity through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP) up to contract award (SCPA). Both Global Strategy and Sourcing activity will be supported by the Regional Delivery teams for your commodities, utilising regional market intelligence and expertise

WHAT TO EXPECT

• You’ll lead the development of the supplier and internal stakeholder relationships to ensure strategic and programme alignment. You’ll manage suppliers within your designated commodities, responsible for Supplier Business Reviews ensuring that the Global Commodity Strategy and Supply Base Market strategy is effectively deployed throughout all of Jaguar Land Rover and the external supply chain. 
• You will support and work closely with the Regional Delivery teams and engage with specialists within the Purchasing Function as required to ensure optimum value creation and delivery for Jaguar Land Rover, as well as leading stakeholder relationships and ensuring Jaguar Land Rover is appropriately represented both internally and externally  
• This role is a pivotal role for interface with other key functions within Jaguar Land Rover and acts as a core conduit for true cross functional working across Production Purchasing, MP&L, STA, Product Engineering, Cost Engineering and Manufacturing. 

• Responsible for Strategic Commodity Dossier (SCD) and Commodity Business Plan (CBP) delivery, ensuring relevant data is updated and understood in order to make strategic recommendations  

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  With support from the Strategic Analyst, accountable for obtaining and understanding analytics on suppliers, market and business requirements is available  

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  Responsible for creation, delivery and execution of SCD and CBP to specific sourcing requirements including supplier selection and sourcing approach in line with JLR sourcing guidelines e.g. Achilles Registration and Supplier Risk Assessment  

WHAT YOU´LL NEED

• You’ll need the ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. 
• You’ll need the capability to create high quality long term purchasing strategies 
• You’ll need a resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs 
• You’ll need a strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement 
• You’ll need to be an effective team player, actively develops and supports team members 
• You’ll need to maintain compliance with standard policies and procedures 
• You’ll need to translate analytical results into detailed, robust actionable recommendations to the business 

We understand some applicants may have different needs during the recruitment process, please discuss these with your recruiter and we can discuss options.