Technical Buyer for Honda

position details

Employer: Honda

Ref: LBEC575_1478081034

Salary: £28000 - £35000 per annum

Job type: Permanent

Location: England, Wiltshire, Swindon

Industry: Engineering

posted: Wednesday, 26th

position description

Technical Buyer

An interesting and varied opportunity has become available for a Technical Buyer to work within an Engineering Cost support role with Honda of the UK Manufacturing - the important automotive manufacturing giant who are global leaders in their field.

Providing Engineering Cost Support to the buying team, we are seeking an individual with a Toolmaking background and Project Management experience who has the ability to utilise their technical knowledge within a Purchasing function - previous purchasing experience is not necessary, but the potential ability to use this in-depth technical knowledge in a commercial environment is a must.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

  • Working as part of a small team responsible primarily for the analysis and verification of investment for new project tooling.
  • Lead tooling cost negotiation, creation of tooling strategies and toolmaker selection.
  • Support the verification of the suppliers' manufacturing/process costs.
  • Market Research (looking at industry trends & benchmarking and toolmaker mapping).
  • Accurate reporting and target setting including Japan target verification.

Role Requirements

  • Tool making background.
  • Ability to determine appropriate processes for component parts.
  • CAD/ CAD/CATIA) and able to interpret drawings to manufacturing process.
  • Stamping exposure/understanding

The following would be an advantage

  • Toolmaking experience.
  • Commercial awareness including procurement/buying experience would be beneficial.
  • Ability to liaise with Suppliers and Toolmakers.
  • Ability to Audit/Assess Manufacturing Processes, Component Suppliers or Toolmakers.
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, including Stamping, Welding and Assembly.
  • Possess a valid full UK driving license and passport

Honda offers a variety of competitive benefit schemes which can be utilised by all staff including 25 days holiday, rising with continued employment annually, plus bank holidays, Private Medical Care, voluntary Dependents Medical Scheme, voluntary Dental Plan, & attractive lease car scheme available after 3 years continuous service, generous Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Childcare Vouchers. Additionally, associates have the opportunity to purchase all Honda products at a generously discounted rate.

Plus a generously discounted canteen, uniform, car parking and Employee Assistance Programme.

For further information please contact Lisa Brassington on 07834 512922 or email [email protected]


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Job Ref: LBEC575_1478081034

Name: Lisa Brassington

Telephone: 01453 852568

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