Strategic Electrical & VMI Procurement Lead

Gordon Murray; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gordon Murray is seeking a Technical Category Manager – Electrical & VMI to lead strategic procurement of electrical and electronic components across New, Modified and Carryover programmes, ensuring robust supply, quality and cost.

You will develop VMI arrangements, manage supplier relationships and work with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to optimize stock levels and production continuity in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical procurement, ideally within automotive or similar engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic components and supplier management.
• Ability to analyse consumption data and translate into procurement actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement of electrical/electronic components across programs.
• Develop and implement VMI strategies with key suppliers.
• Own supplier relationships, drive cost, quality and inventory improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Finance to ensure supply continuity.

Skills

VMI management

Procurement strategy

Electrical components

Supplier negotiations

Data analysis

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Gordon Murray is seeking a Technical Category Manager – Electrical & VMI to lead strategic procurement of electrical and electronic components across New, Modified and Carryover programmes, ensuring robust supply, quality and cost.

You will develop VMI arrangements, manage supplier relationships and work with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to optimize stock levels and production continuity in a fast-paced automotive environment.