Technical Buyer - Jaguar TCS Racing

Fortescue Metals Group; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortescue Zero is seeking a Strategy Associate for its Kidlington office. The role involves managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations, and ensuring delivery on technical specifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Benefits

Group Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

26 days holiday plus public holidays

Childcare Benefits

On-site gym access

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a technical buying role; motorsport experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply base for product and service delivery.
• Lead commercial negotiations and process improvements.
• Mentor procurement staff and ensure task completion.

Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

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Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

An opportunity has arisen for a Strategy Associate to join our Kidlington based Strategy department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment.

About the Role

Management of the supply base to ensure effective supply of product and services delivered correct to specification, to schedule and at minimum cost to support Motorsport programme demand.

• Understand technical drawings and manufacturing processes to negotiate the best lead time, quality and cost;
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a global supply network whilst continually challenging lead time, quality, and cost;
• Raise RFQs and Purchase Orders, expedite to ensure adherence to critical programme schedules;
• Liaise with the quality assurance team to lead the resolution of supplier quality concerns when non-conforming product is identified;
• Lead commercial negotiations including design and development, tooling and piece price;
• Complete commercial checks of NDA’s and Terms and Conditions to ensure that all are aligned with the business’s requirements;
• Encourage teamwork and effective communication to develop working relationships amongst all team members, functional groups and stakeholders within the business;
• Mentor procurement staff to develop their understanding of technical drawings and manufacturing processes;
• Support the Procurement Team Leader in ensuring individual tasks are completed to deliver programme and business objectives:

About You

• Relevant experience in a technical buying role. Motorsport experience preferred;
• Ability to review and understand technical proposals, technical drawings and specifications;
• Understand manufacturing processes in order to negotiate best cost and delivery;
• Excellent problem solving skills;
• Ability to work under own initiative and under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills;
• Strong analytical skills allied with an ability and commitment to meet deadlines;
• The ability to establish strong relationships internally and externally;
• The ability to react quickly to immediate operational requirements;
• Supplier visits are part of the role, a clean driving license is essential;
• Microsoft Excel and Office skills; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred;
• Excellent attention to detail;

What's In It For You?

• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.