Buyer

Commodity Buyer

Competitive Salary | Permanent | Manufacturing Sector

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commodity Buyer to join a leading manufacturing organisation. Working within a dynamic Supply Chain team, you will take responsibility for managing key suppliers within a specialist commodity group, ensuring materials are delivered on time and supporting the continued success of production operations.

This role would suit a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in a manufacturing environment and a passion for supplier relationship management.

The Role

As Commodity Buyer, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers within one of the following areas:

• Engines & Mechanicals
• Composites
• Marine Components

You will ensure the timely procurement and delivery of materials while driving supplier performance and maintaining accurate purchasing data.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders to support business demand.
• Ensure materials are delivered in line with required purchase order dates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvements where required.
• Maintain supplier information and purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Keep purchase order delivery dates accurate and up to date within SAP.
• Work closely with internal teams to support production and operational requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as required by senior management.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous purchasing, buying or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of supplier management and performance monitoring.
• Experience within one or more of the following commodity groups:
  • Engines & Mechanicals
  • Composites
  • Marine Components
• The ability to read and understand technical drawings and technical data.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.

Personal Attributes

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confident and assertive communicator.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable.
• Calm under pressure and able to meet demanding deadlines.
• Team player with a collaborative approach.
• Eager to learn and develop professionally.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work within an innovative and growing organisation.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to complex and varied procurement projects.

Interested?

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a covering letter. We look forward to hearing from you.