At Triumph Motorcycles, we are going through an exciting period of growth. We are seeking a Graduate Buyer to join our Aftersales Procurement team based at our global headquarters.
The buying role will be responsible for sourcing of multiple commodity groups across external suppliers; as well as being involved with other Triumph facilities across the globe to ensure a coordinated approach to our supply chain.
This role will be key in ensuring effective stock management and continuity of supply to support our customer demand for Triumph Genuine Parts and Accessories.
The dynamic role will work to develop the performance of the existing supply base, identify potential new sources for components and build strong relationships with other key internal business stakeholders.
The Graduate Buyer, working with the Head of Aftersales Procurement and Senior Buyers will focus on the following key areas:
The role’s key responsibilities will include
- Liaising with suppliers to negotiate and secure value for money on Triumph’s Genuine Parts and Accessories range
- Materials requirement planning including purchase schedule creation and expediting deliveries
- Supporting spares requirements for all of Triumph’s old models identifying opportunities for any value engineering changes during the life of the product
- Participate in the development of new Accessories products in collaboration with Triumph project stakeholders and suppliers.
- Building effective stakeholder relationships, ensuring a high service level in terms of quotations, quality compliance and communication
- Identifying savings opportunities through tenders, negotiations, and efficiencies • Utilising multiple applications and systems to deliver accurate metrics, reporting and data
Qualifications
- Completion of relevant degree, achieving 2:1 or above.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Must be highly self-motivated and customer-centric with very strong communication skills
- Sourcing and negotiation experience and supplier relationship management would be desirable
- Basic understanding of engineering and low volume production methods would be advantageous
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- Standard working hours are 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 1pm finish on Friday’s.
- Options for flexible working around core hours with potential for some home working
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Person specification
Qualifications and attainments
Completion of relevant degree, achieving 2:1 or above.
Professional experience and skills
Essential:
- First class interpersonal skills with a real passion for building effective professional relationships
- Proficient in Microsoft Packages including Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
- Good commercial awareness and acumen.
- Ability to multi-task and be flexible to address immediate priorities whilst still manage deadlines with longer-term projects and strategic initiatives.
Desirable:
- Sourcing and negotiation experience and supplier relationship management would be desirable
- Basic understanding of engineering and low volume production methods would be advantageous
Personality and motivation
Essential:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally and as part of a team.
- Dynamic, adaptable and able to work well under pressure in an agile business setting.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously. Inquisitive, proactive and resilient, with excellent attention to detail.
- Committed with an active interest in procurement & supply chain management.
- Able to make systematic and logical judgements with an attention to detail and having a high degree of accuracy.
Desirable:
- A practical mindset with a general interest in motorcycles, engineering and manufacturing.
Appearance and characteristics
- Articulate and well presented.
Circumstances
- Able to be flexible on working hours. Be flexible for worldwide overseas travel
