Local Commodity Buyer

3 days ago


Derby, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Commodity Buyer - Manufacturing
Location: Greater Derby Area
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Working Hours: 37 hours per week | Hybrid working available | Early finish on Friday

Are you an experienced Purchasing professional ready for your next challenge? Located in a beautiful area of Derbyshire, we're seeking a dynamic, data-driven Commodity Buyer to join a leading global manufacturing client of ours to play a vital role in managing supplier relationships and streamlining purchasing operations within an engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key existing suppliers to meet performance and quality standards
Negotiate pricing, resolve supplier issues related to OTIF performance, and assist with invoice and pricing variance queries
Oversee and update purchasing data, including pricing, purchase orders, schedule agreements, and master data
Collaborate with Planning and Buying teams to process engineering changes, manage new product introductions, and maintain accurate purchasing data

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience: Proven background in purchasing and working with suppliers within a manufacturing setting - Manufacturing experience is essential
Skills: Negotiation and strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with, and influence, internal and external stakeholders
Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with an interest in data analysis. SAP experience is beneficial but not essential
Qualifications: Either a member of, or working towards CIPS is ideal but not essential
Education: A-C in GCSE Maths is essential

Benefits:

Our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:

CIPS financially supported after 12 months
Hybrid working opportunities
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Bonus schemes
Generous pension contributions
Death in Service (DIS) and Permanent Health Insurance (PHI)
Family-friendly policiesThis is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team, where your expertise will make a tangible impact. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and can commute daily to Derby, we'd love to hear from you

NB: Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK at the time of application, as our client cannot provide visa sponsorship


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