Category Buyer - Electrical

Norton Motorcycles; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Norton Motorcycles seeks a committed Procurement Specialist to join their purchasing team. The role involves ensuring effective supplier management and negotiating contracts within a dynamic environment. Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, and various employee benefits in an entrepreneurial workplace aiming for continuous improvement.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance (4x salary)

Free fruit for healthy snacking

WeCare Employee Assistance Program

Free electric bicycle hire

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Automotive industries.
• Experience in Electrical category procurement.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply base, costs, and supplier prospecting.
• Negotiate pricing and oversee manufacturing feasibility.
• Communicate supply issues impacting projects.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. We want you to be part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to perform their roles with excellence and professionalism. We also prioritize personal development, teaching, and learning. Joining our team means opportunities to grow and learn alongside talented and dedicated colleagues.

If you're passionate about motorcycles and eager to join a team shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

The successful candidate will be part of the purchasing team, ensuring a robust and committed supply chain for this UK-based global brand. You should have a proven track record in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Automotive industries. The role requires someone enthusiastic and capable, with strong internal relationships as important as those with suppliers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a category expert for your area of responsibility, managing the supply base, costs, and supplier prospecting.
• Plan and execute early supplier engagement for new Norton projects, including supplier validation and sign-off tracking.
• Negotiate pricing for new products, oversee manufacturing feasibility reviews, development plans, and capacity assessments.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication.
• Support purchasing and other departments by communicating supply issues impacting projects.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and schedules.
• Negotiate contracts to improve prices and terms while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Collaborate with team members to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in purchasing processes.
• Evaluate current and prospective suppliers based on performance metrics such as quality, cost, and delivery.

Personal Specification

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in Electrical category procurement.
• Technical understanding of drawings and specifications to ensure supplier alignment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective time management and workload prioritization.
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, methodical, and persistent.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

Rewards of Working for Norton

We take care of our team and offer attractive rewards, including:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
• Generous pension scheme with personalized advice.
• Private Medical Insurance and cashback programs.
• Life insurance (4x salary).
• Free fruit for healthy snacking.
• WeCare Employee Assistance Program, including online GP services, mental health support, and more.
• Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company.
• Ideas for Excellence scheme to reward innovative ideas.
• Diverse, international team with varied perspectives.
• Employee events, socials, and activities.
• Free electric bicycle hire and on-site free parking with charging points.

We are committed to continually improving our rewards in line with our growth. Join us and experience it firsthand!

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS.