Commodity Buyer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supplier selection and annual contract negotiation.


• Ensure components /materials are supplied to satisfy manufacturing.


• Supplier development. SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)


• Identify potential ways to reduce costs. VFM (Value for Money)


• Cross functional support to other departments e.g Design, Marketing, Finance, Planning, Distribution and Engineering.


• Management and support for both/and or Direct or Indirect purchases over £1000.


• Supplier visits and assessments, UK and overseas (as and when required).


• Reduce material lead times.


• Effective application and administration of processes to achieve the above duties.


• Deliver VA/VE savings. ( Value Added/Value Engineering)


• Deliver PPV (Purchase Price Variations ) savings in line with annual targets.


• Supplier rationalisation. SRM (Supply Relationship Management)


• Maintain commodity price tracker.


• Support Purchasing Director in specific projects as required.


• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities as defined in the company health and safety policy and ensure these are adequately delegated in the absence of the job holder.


• and any other duties required to assist in supporting the achievement of Company objectives

• Team Player


• Ability to manage seasonal work pressures and demands and demonstrate flexibility.


• Organised and self-motivated.


• Positive,” can-do attitude”.


• Good negotiation skills.


• Professional approach. CIPS qualified an advantage.


• Ability to establish relationships with supplier base.


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.


• Good computer skills.


• Basic understanding of contract law.

• Graduate /HND level


• Ideally CIPS qualified.


• SAP Experience.


• 3-5 years direct purchasing experience.


• Background in fast moving/high volume manufacturing.


• Experience in International sourcing.


• VA/VE skills.


• Track record of achieving cost reductions.


• Product knowledge e.g., packaging, rubber mouldings, fastenings, plastic materials.