Commodity Buyer

1 week ago

BurtonOnTrent, United Kingdom WernerCo Full time

**Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions)**:This self-motivated individual will provide support for, but not limited to, the following areas:

- Responsible for commodity strategy development
- Contribute to cost down targets of 5% per annum over the next 3 years
- Develop, negotiate and manage LTA’s with key suppliers that minimises risk and total cost of ownership (TCO).
- Consistently transform & optimise the supply base through deployment of strategic sourcing tools & processes.
- Lead cross-functional team(s) in the execution of sourcing initiatives, cost reduction & productivity projects.
- Coach and mentor team members to build the organisation’s category expertise.
- Work closely with all operational teams, including production, quality, design and supply chain, to ensure continuity of supply
- Exploit existing or develop new cost models to understand cost drivers of purchased components and/or services and utilise negotiation and cost management tools to obtain best in class pricing on all components and/or services.
Establish and communicate supplier performance expectations, monitor and drive compliance with suppliers.
- Ensure continuity of supply by proactively managing critical supply issues, secure and maintain effective supplier capacity to meet current and future needs.
**Experience & Education**:

- 5+ years of experience in a supply chain, progressive procurement, or manufacturing environment with an understanding of Sourcing, Materials Management, and Logistics
- A thorough understanding of ERP/MRP, purchasing tools and techniques
- Advance Microsoft skills desired (Excel), JDE experience preferred
**Computer Skills**:

- **Key Competencies**:

- Assertive, self-starter and possess ability to work independently
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Adaptability & Multi-tasking
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
- Excellent negotiation and cost management skills
- Influential, working through others, negotiation, and team work
- High organisation with attention to details & managing competing priorities
- Excel in highly matrixed and cross functional environment, flexible
- Ability to effectively coach and mentor other team members
- Strong ability to drive and execute change
**Special Requirements**:

- Travel to domestic and international internal & external stakeholders, up to 30%.

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