Job Description

REQ ID: 114518
JOB TITLE: Senior Buyer
SALARY: \xc2\xa339,400 - 52,200
POSTING END DATE: 11/09/2023
LOCATION: Gaydon

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As part of JLR\'s EV revolution, we have an opportunity to be a key player in helping the business to make strategic decisions to support success of JLR\'s future Electrification plan. You will have the responsibility for being the Procurement Lead to support Global Capacity and Logistics strategy development for EV Battery Cell. This is your chance to be part of something special as we grow the Battery Cells Organisation to strengthen long-term strategic partnerships being established at various stages of Cells supply chain. We are looking for talented, enthusiastic, and professional Buyer to take Procurement lead on multi-entry Global Cells supply chain.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Work with Capacity Planning, Supplier and Operational Planning, and Material Fulfilment Teams to jointly develop the most optimal Global Capacity and Logistics Strategy for new model programmes.
• Analyse long term supply/demand profile for Battery Cells and ensure optimal capacity planning is established in order to avoid gaps in supply and ensure that contractual obligations are met.
• Ensure the smooth implementation of Technical Modifications whilst ensuring the utilisation of all stock.
• Evaluate Planning Volumes, highlight any issues and develop corresponding contingency plans, whilst identifying any risks associated with this.
• Evaluate any changes in requirements (Volume/ Take Rates) in New Model programmes, highlighting risks and delivering mitigation plans where required.
• Timely and accurate What-If scenario analysis in anticipation of potential changes to demand.

WHAT YOU\'LL NEED

Essential:

• Strong understanding of Capacity Planning, Logistics and Warehouse Management.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Presenting skills.
• A methodical and detailed approach to work, ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in project contexts.
• Strong analytical skills to identify how one issue can impact others and the ability to implement necessary interventions, whether through support or personal knowledge.
• Experience in problem resolution using structured approaches, demonstrating the ability to tackle, and overcome challenges.
• Proficiency in managing risks and issues, mitigating potential obstacles, and ensuring project success.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you\'ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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