Senior Buyer – Automotive Components (Remote/East London)

Placements24; Texas; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for a hybrid role in the UK, focusing on strategic sourcing of direct manufacturing components and raw materials. The role emphasizes negotiation, supplier management, and driving value through cost-saving initiatives within a global manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate will blend on-site collaboration in a manufacturing environment with flexible remote work, supporting continuous improvement of the supply chain and supplier performance across key

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing direct manufacturing components and raw materials for automotive or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to build and manage supplier relationships and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, KPI tracking, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct manufacturing components and raw materials.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure optimal pricing.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Buyer for a hybrid role in the UK, focusing on strategic sourcing of direct manufacturing components and raw materials. The role emphasizes negotiation, supplier management, and driving value through cost-saving initiatives within a global manufacturing context.

The ideal candidate will blend on-site collaboration in a manufacturing environment with flexible remote work, supporting continuous improvement of the supply chain and supplier performance across key