Direct Procurement Specialist - Automotive & Motorsport | Surrey or West Midlands (Hybrid)

Bramwith Consulting; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Direct Procurement Specialist with expertise in automotive and engineering sectors to enhance supplier strategy and cost efficiency. The role demands strategic thinking and operational excellence, focusing on areas like electronics and powertrain. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, experience with cost management, and familiarity with SAP. This hybrid position is pivotal in supporting mission-critical programs across various sites in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in direct procurement within automotive, aerospace, or engineering environments.
• Ability to manage cost claims and conduct cost analysis.
• Competence in fast-paced, engineering-centric organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute direct procurement and commodity strategies.
• Manage sourcing activities and market engagement.
• Ensure day-to-day purchasing operations run smoothly.

Skills

Direct procurement experience

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Supplier performance management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Direct Procurement Specialist – Automotive & Motorsport | Surrey or West Midlands (Hybrid)

To apply & learn more please contact [e-mail]

Are you a commercially sharp procurement professional with experience across direct commodities procurement within an automotive / motorsport or transferable environment? This could be your chance to seize the opportunity to step into an impactful direct procurement role where you will directly influence cost, supplier strategy, and programme delivery for a world‑leading automotive innovator.

Working within a high‑performance, engineering‑led environment, you will support critical commodity areas like electronics, engineering, powertrain etc. These opportunities will be well suited to procurement specialists who thrive on fast paced cross‑functional collaboration.

What You’ll Deliver

• Developing and executing robust direct procurement / commodity strategies.
• Managing cost claims, conducting cost breakdown analysis, and challenging suppliers.
• Leading sourcing activity and market engagement.
• Running electrical, powertrain, engineering or electronic related commodities negotiations.
• Ensuring day‑to‑day purchasing operations run smoothly via SAP and related systems.
• Driving supplier performance to support cost, quality, and programme timing.

What You Bring

• Strong experience in direct procurement within automotive, aerospace, commodities or engineering‑led manufacturing environments.
• Confident operating in a fast‑paced, engineering‑centric organisation.

If you’re a strategic yet delivery‑focused commodity specialist ready to support mission‑critical programmes, I’d love to hear from you. To apply & learn more please contact [e-mail]

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