Buyer Advanced Manufacturing Scale-Up

Buyer - Advanced Manufacturing Scale-Up

Coventry

Up to 43000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pension life assurance employee assistance programme wellbeing support and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme

About the Role

Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Uniparts Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period carrying potential to evolve into a standalone business. We are seeking a driven commercially sharp Buyer to support strategic sourcing New Product Introduction (NPI) and raw material/component procurement. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing you will negotiate supplier terms manage business system data and secure continuity of supply across electrification assembly and injection moulding inputs.

As part of your key responsibilities youll focus on:

Sourcing and NPI Support- Execute strategic sourcing and NPI purchasing activities for goods materials electrification components and services to meet cost quality and delivery (QCD) targets

Supplier Negotiation and Cost Savings- Negotiate supplier contracts improve commercial terms conduct spend analyses and deliver tangible business savings using procurement best-practice tools

Continuity of Supply and Risk Management- Monitor supply chain risks facilitate communication between suppliers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams and ensure uninterrupted material flow

Systems and Performance Evaluation- Manage purchasing data (purchase orders contracts supplier onboarding) compile departmental KPI reports and conduct supplier performance reviews

Culture and The Unipart Way- Embed Unipart Way principles standardised workflows and continuous improvement practices across all procurement operations

About You

Wed love you to have the following skills and experience but please apply if you think youd be able to perform well in this role!

Purchasing Experience- Experience working within a purchasing or procurement team ideally in an automotive electrification or fast-paced manufacturing environment

Commercial and Analytical Acumen- Numerically astute with strong contract negotiation skills supplier cost analysis capability and understanding of manufacturing impact

NPI and Supplier Management- Track record of managing supplier relationships supporting new project introductions and raising purchase orders/contracts within ERP/MRP systems

Work Ethic and Drive- Proactive self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills high attention to detail and the ability to handle time-critical supply chain demands

About Unipart

We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design Make Move and Improve components in our customers supply chains keeping their operations and assets moving and working better for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies we improve performance - saving time cost and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient resilient and sustainable supply chains.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible inclusive and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether its your age disability neurodiversity gender identity family status or any other characteristic that makes you you - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process please let us know. We are here to support you.