Commodity Buyer

We are recruiting for a Commodity Buyer in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business. This is a full time permanent position which is on site.

You'll manage a specialist commodity group, taking responsibility for the cost-effective procurement of materials, supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery to support production. Working closely with engineering, planning and production teams, you'll drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities of a Commodity Buyer

• Raise purchase orders in line with production and business requirements.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and purchase order data within the ERP system.
• Keep delivery dates up to date within SAP.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, planning and production teams.
• Support cost-effective purchasing strategies across your commodity area.

Requirements of a Commodity Buyer:

• Previous buying/purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and procurement activities.
• ERP experience (SAP desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering data.
• Experience within one or more of the following commodity areas would be beneficial:

                           - Engines & Mechanical Components

                           - Composites

                           - Marine Components

PLEASE NOTE: NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH THIS POSITION

If you are interested in the Commodity Buyer based in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, please apply today