Buyer, Supply Chain​/Logistics

Are you an experienced Buyer with a strong background in direct procurement and supplier management? Do you enjoy negotiating commercially, identifying cost-saving opportunities and building strong supplier relationships? Would you like to join a global manufacturing business where you can influence sourcing decisions and make a tangible impact on cost, quality and supply-chain performance?

DENSO Marston Ltd, based in Shipley, West Yorkshire, is part of the global DENSO Corporation, one of the world’s leading automotive technology manufacturers. We design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across the off-highway construction, engine power and agricultural sectors.

We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to join our Purchasing team. Reporting to the Purchasing Assistant Manager, you’ll take ownership of assigned commodities and suppliers, developing sourcing strategies that support business growth, cost competitiveness and supply-chain resilience. You’ll lead supplier negotiations, identify cost reduction and value improvement opportunities, and work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to support new product development and strategic sourcing activity.

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Friday:
8:30am – 1:30pm
Flexibility to work from home one day per week Benefits include:

25 days’ holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Hybrid working flexibility – one day per week from home (Monday to Thursday)

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of assigned commodities and suppliers, developing sourcing strategies that support business growth, cost competitiveness and supply-chain resilience
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Lead commercial supplier negotiations to achieve the best overall value across cost, quality, delivery and service
Identify and implement cost reduction and value improvement opportunities
Source, evaluate and develop suppliers to maintain a competitive and resilient supply base
Support new product introductions, engineering changes and outsourcing activities
Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective and continuous improvement activity where required
Ensure continuity of supply and support the delivery of the company’s purchasing strategy
Essential Experience & Qualifications

More than five years’ experience working as a Buyer
Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, category management or strategic sourcing in a direct procurement environment
Proven track record of leading commercial supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost reductions and value improvements
Experience managing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and service, including driving corrective and continuous improvement activity
Commercially focused, with the ability to understand cost drivers and identify opportunities to improve total cost and supply-chain resilience
Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams
Manufacturing or engineering sector experience would be advantageous
CIPS qualification, working towards CIPS, or equivalent on-the-job experience is preferred

Required Skills

Strong negotiation and commercial contracting skills
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder-management capability
Effective communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organisation
Strong focus on achieving best value and ongoing cost reduction
Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable taking ownership and making decisions
A collaborative approach with the ability to support and deliver change within a team environment

If you’re looking for an opportunity to manage key suppliers, influence strategic sourcing decisions and deliver meaningful commercial improvements within a global manufacturing organisation, we’d love to hear from you