Procurement Lead
CRP Group Global have partnered with a leading automotive manufacturer in South Yorkshire to recruit a Procurement Lead for their aftermarket division. This is a key role focused on the strategic sourcing of all-makes bus parts, including body, driveline, and electrical components.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement and category strategy for aftermarket bus parts
- Support sales with market intelligence and target pricing to protect gross margins
- Work with global teams to leverage volume and drive cost efficiency
- Build strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, price competitiveness, and timely delivery
- Support tender processes to secure the best commercial outcomes
- Coordinate part localization in India for improved cost and volume advantage
- Ensure supply chain performance aligns with business KPIs
Key Activities:
- Manage RFQ to LOI process
- Approve technical feasibility with suppliers and aftermarket engineering
- Align commercial terms during tenders
- Oversee tooling and fixture management, including cost agreements
- Negotiate part pricing using Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) and target cost models