Interior Buyer - Automotive

Your new company Our client operates in a highly complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment where procurement is central to driving performance and competitive advantage.You'll join a high-performing, agile team, working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Legal. This is a visible role with real influence-offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape strategic sourcing decisions. Taking ownership of a defined commodity area, you'll lead sourcing activity and manage supplier relationships to deliver best-in-class outcomes across cost, quality, and innovation. Your new role • Own end-to-end sourcing across interior commoditiesNegotiate and implement robust supplier contracts aligned to business goals • Drive cost optimisation and deliver tangible savings • Develop and execute forward-thinking commodity strategies • Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and sourcing recommendations • Ensure supplier performance meets programme targets (cost, quality, timing, technical) • Act as the key interface for supplier relationship management (SRM) • Support risk mitigation, total cost analysis, and supply chain resilience • Work cross-functionally to align commercial, technical, and quality requirements What you'll need to succeed • Proven procurement experience within complex manufacturing (e.g. automotive, aerospace, mobility)Strong background in commodity strategy development and execution • Commercially astute, with solid cost analysis and cost breakdown experience • Confident negotiating within technical, fast-paced environments • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills • Analytical, detail-driven, and solutions-focused • Clear and effective communicator • Track record of building high-performing supplier relationships • Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, or related field desirable • CIPS (or equivalent) advantageous What you'll get in return • Competitive salary + discretionary bonusClear progression and structured development • Generous holiday with flexible options • Enhanced pension scheme • Private medical and wellbeing support • Flexible, lifestyle-led benefits package • Progressive parental leave • Additional support including EAP and financial wellbeing tools What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk