Senior Lead Programme Buyer - Supply Chain Readiness

Forseven, a revolutionary company looking to transform the EV industry through cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices, is seeking an exceptional Senior Supply Chain Readiness lead to join our highly skilled and dynamic Programme Purchasing Team.
This pivotal role will operate in a hybrid capacity out of one of our offices near Warwick or Bicester, where the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented minds in the automotive field.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a scale-up, a company which can demonstrate confidence in its ability to deliver. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our forward-thinking business. With its rapid growth trajectory and dynamic nature, Forseven offers you an exceptional platform to help drive strategy as we expand into new horizons.
What's the opportunity:
Reporting to the Programme Purchasing Manager, you will drive and manage our sourcing plan across the vehicle programme to ensure all commodities follow the sourcing process and ensure purchasing programme standards are met.
What you will do:
Drive and guide the Purchasing Function to ensure successful contract delivery across Suppliers and support a successful manufacturing ramp up to Programme launch. Drive and support critical workstreams, understand key issues and provide solutions to mitigate supply chain risks to ensure successful programme delivery Responsible for reporting metrics, KPIs and status in key management reviews and maintaining their accuracyManage and coordinate cross functional stakeholders including Engineering and Manufacturing partners Implement and influence Business change management processes
Develop cross-functional business relationships from Product Development, Supplier Quality, through to Cost Engineering Support in driving continuous improvement across the Business
Who you are:
Degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience (desirable) Excellent experience in Direct purchasing/Programme purchasing Experience of creating reports and key metricsProject management and stakeholder management skillsExperience of working within the automotive sector (desirable)Great influencing and communications skills Analytical and methodical approach and mindset
About us and our culture…
At Forseven, we are more than just a team of professionals; we are dynamic innovators, visionary collaborators and trailblazers who believe in making a difference. Our passion lies in revolutionising the electric vehicle industry through our cutting-edge advancements and sustainable solutions that aim to transform the way transportation is perceived.
Currently operating under stealth mode, our focus is entirely directed towards achieving excellence as pioneers in creating sustainable mobility solutions which will help shape the future of transportation.
We're looking for enlightened individuals who possess an unwavering passion, relentless drive, and insatiable curiosity to question conventional norms and push beyond perceived limitations.
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