Our client is an enthusiastic and proactive, well-funded start-up in the field of electric motorcycle technology, partnered with the UK-based company developing next-generation electric vehicles. This is a fantastic chance to leave your mark and make the job your own, joining the high-performance electric motorcycles team at a time of rapid growth! A successful candidate will get opportunities to get involved in all areas of the business, take responsibility for several projects, have a real impact, and move fast on the career ladder. We are now looking for a Russian Speaking professional whose desire is to work as a part of a new team, as well as to grow it accordingly.

Responsibilities:

• Day-To-Day purchasing accountability and implementation of best practices throughout the function.
• Analyses quote and negotiates prices & delivery conditions with suppliers.
• Establishes cost reduction plan through supplier collaboration, market intelligence and spend leverage.
• Identifies strategic partners and delivers improved products and lower costs to the organization through supplier management, strategic sourcing, commodity management and total cost principals.
• Evaluates markets and sources of supply across agreed products/commodities
• Manages risk mitigation (cost, price and or supply).
• Negotiates and agrees contacts and monitors their progress, checks the quality of service provided
• Some overseas travel may be required as and when restrictions allow and the need arises.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience, in either the planning or managing of a supply chain
• Proven commercial exposure and experience of managing relationships with Suppliers
• Ability to operate strategically and input into strategic growth plans
• A sound commercial focus, understanding the impact your department’s actions have on the bottom line
• Understand how to drive performance through a Continuous Improvement culture
• Effective communicator with people at all levels of the business with the ability to develop positive relationships with senior management
• High leadership ability, with an adaptive style and able to develop and motivate a team
• Strong I.T Skill with an exceptional command over Microsoft Excel and/or knowledge of other purchasing systems
• Good command of English (Russian is considered a bonus)

What is in it for me?

• Security of the job, yet a ‘start-up’ newly enthusiastic feel of the role
• Becoming a key player for a highly driven, diverse, ambitious, and hyper-enthusiastic team
• Learning new things every day, getting involved, making a positive difference for the planet within the motor industry
• Fantastic career prospects
• Fun, creative office space with exciting people
• Flexible working environment with the possibility of a few days working from home
• Securing a job of the future – long-term career prospects
• Competitive salary and package with possibilities of growth