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Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:08:43 +0000
From: sarah@sarahharvey.com
To: Wesley Jenkinson <totfinsol@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Application from 'totfinsol@yahoo.co.uk' for 'General Buyer'
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Hi Wesley,

Further to our conversation, please see below the job specifications we 
discussed. For your further perusal.  Please let me know what you think!

Regards

Sarah

Position Title: General Buyer
Target Start Date: 28-NOV-2016 
Original Duration: 14 Weeks

Estimated Regular Hours: 40
Estimated Overtime Hours: 0
Overtime Required Flag: N

Work Hours:
Standard Shift: DAYS
Travel Required? N

Division: PURCHASING
Location: 18 - LandRover - Gaydon(LRGAYD)
Position Description:
JOB TITLE: Supplier Development Specialist The Purchase department sits 
within the Programme Purchase group. This team are charged with 
delivering the Prototype Cost Targets on future model programmes. This 
requires working closely with our associates in many operational 
functions, but principally Engineering, Production Purchase, and 
Finance. The role will require a high degree of confidence, self-drive, 
and commitment. You will need to be creative and help develop, 
implement, and maintain processes and procedures for the Prototype 
Purchase department. The role will focus on the development of a cross 
functional low volume supplier network and will require a close working 
relationship with a number of key stakeholders across the business. 
Opportunity for an intelligent, creative thinker to make a difference 
and deliver something that makes a significant impact for the business.
Skills Required:
Plus the following essential / desirable experience and 
characteristics: Essential ¿ Able to work with a wide range of 
stakeholders at all levels of the business to deliver Prototype 
Purchasing objectives. ¿ Have a continuous improvement mind-set. ¿ 
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods. ¿ Highly 
self-motivated, enthusiastic, determined and able to work on their own 
initiative. ¿ Ability to work independently and also part of a team. ¿ 
Strong levels of drive and determination to work in a changing 
environment and manage conflicting priorities for self. ¿ Ability to 
interpret data and format in a concise manner. Attention to detail ¿ 
Strong business acumen. ¿ Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
¿ Able to manage projects on time. ¿ Ability to adapt and change plans 
at short notice (flexible and agile). Desirable ¿ Creative and able to 
scope work from a near blank canvas. ¿ Experience of planning change 
management programmes. ¿ JLR Commodity and Supplier knowledge. ¿ 
Experience of supplier development. ¿ Experience of cross functional 
process development.
Skills Preferred:
3 KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: 1)Able to work with and influence a wide range 
of stakeholders at all levels of the business to deliver Prototype 
Purchasing objectives 2)Strong levels of drive, determination and 
leadership skills to work in a changing environment and manage 
conflicting priorities for self and others 3)Have a continuous 
improvement mind-set
Experience Required:
-Execution of Supplier Development Strategy and introduce a best in 
class supplier development model. -Lead continuous improvement 
programme. -Introduce relevant measurable KPI¿s and supplier evaluation 
criteria. -Develop long term relationships with key suppliers. -Support 
technical negotiations with suppliers. -Ensure self and suppliers are 
undertaking 'best practice' to minimise prototype costs. -Provide 
coaching/ support to PD engineers and Purchase buyers. -Maintain and 
meet/exceed departmental objectives. -Develop and refine Prototype 
Purchase processes and procedures.
Experience Preferred:
0
Education Required:
Ideally qualified to degree level (or equivalent) and/or have a 
professional qualification in purchasing, manufacturing, production 
engineering or cost engineering.


Position Title: General Buyer
Target Start Date: 28-NOV-2016 
Original Duration: 26 Weeks

Estimated Regular Hours: 40
Estimated Overtime Hours: 0
Overtime Required Flag: N

Work Hours:
Standard Shift: DAYS
Travel Required? N

Division: PURCHASING
Location: 18 - LandRover - Gaydon(LRGAYD)
Position Description:
JOB TITLE: Prototype Purchase Buyer This is a high profile department, 
and as a result the role will require a high degree of confidence, 
self-drive, and commitment. The role will require a creative individual 
who will help develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures 
for the Prototype Purchase department. The role will be aligned to a 
CoC, and will require a close working relationship with your matched 
pair in Prototype Piece Cost Estimating. The Prototype Purchase 
department sits within the Programme Purchase group. This team are 
charged with delivering the Prototype Cost Targets on future model 
programmes. This requires working closely with our associates in many 
operational functions, but principally Engineering, Production Purchase, 
and Finance.
Skills Required:
This is a high profile department, and as a result the role will 
require a high degree of confidence, self-drive, and commitment. The 
role will require a creative individual who will help develop, 
implement, and maintain processes and procedures for the Prototype 
Purchase department. The role will be aligned to a CoC, and will require 
a close working relationship with your matched pair in Prototype Piece 
Cost Estimating.
Skills Preferred:
3 KEY SKILLS REQUIRED: 1)Able to work with and influence a wide range 
of stakeholders at all levels of the business to deliver Prototype 
Purchasing objectives 2)Strong levels of drive, determination and 
leadership skills to work in a changing environment and manage 
conflicting priorities for self and others 3)Have a continuous 
improvement mind-set
Experience Required:
-Lead technical negotiations with suppliers -Drive strategic change and 
deliver long term benefits to the business -Ensure self and suppliers 
are undertaking 'best practice' to minimise prototype costs -Manage 
Prototype cost decks -Provide coaching / support to PD engineers and 
Purchase buyers -Maintain and meet / exceed departmental objectives 
-Develop and refine Prototype Purchase processes and procedures
Experience Preferred:
0
Education Required:
Ideally qualified to degree level (or equivalent) and/or have a 
professional qualification in purchasing, manufacturing, production 
engineering or cost engineering.




On 2016-12-09 13:14, CV-Library.co.uk wrote:
> Dear Recruiter,
>
> You have received an application for the position of General
> Buyer(Ref: SHSS0031). See below for details...
>
> -------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> COVER LETTER
>
> I have just viewed your job vacancy for 'General Buyer' (204940448)
> on CV-Library.co.uk and would like to be considered for this 
> position.
>
> Please find a copy of my CV attached.
>
> Wesley Jenkinson
>
>
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>
> You can view this CV online at
> http://www.cv-library.co.uk/cgi-bin/login/details.cgi?ref=13950377
>
> Additional candidate info:
>
> Jobtitle:  Purchasing manager
> Location:  Birmingham, West Midlands
> Travel:     miles
> Temp/Perm: Part Time, Contract, Permanent, Temporary
> Salary:    £40,001 - £60,000
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