Job Description
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
We're looking for a dynamic, data-driven Commodity Buyer to join a leading global manufacturing client of ours who are located in a beautiful area of Derbyshire. You will 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 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
Benefits:
Our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:
* Hybrid working opportunities
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Bonus schemes
* Generous pension contributions
* Death in Service (DIS) and Private Health Insurance (PHI)
* Family-friendly policies
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team. 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 the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as our client cannot provide visa sponsorship