Buyer

Commodity Buyer

Competitive Salary | Permanent | Manufacturing Sector

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commodity Buyer to join a leading manufacturing organisation. Working within a dynamic Supply Chain team, you will take responsibility for managing key suppliers within a specialist commodity group, ensuring materials are delivered on time and supporting the continued success of production operations.

This role would suit a commercially minded procurement professional with experience in a manufacturing environment and a passion for supplier relationship management.

The Role

As Commodity Buyer, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers within one of the following areas:

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• Engines & Mechanicals
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• Composites
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• Marine Components
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You will ensure the timely procurement and delivery of materials while driving supplier performance and maintaining accurate purchasing data.

Key Responsibilities

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• Raise purchase orders to support business demand.
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• Ensure materials are delivered in line with required purchase order dates.
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
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• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvements where required.
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• Maintain supplier information and purchasing records within the ERP system.
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• Keep purchase order delivery dates accurate and up to date within SAP.
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• Work closely with internal teams to support production and operational requirements.
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• Undertake additional duties as required by senior management.
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About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Previous purchasing, buying or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
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• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
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• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
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• Knowledge of supplier management and performance monitoring.
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• Experience within one or more of the following commodity groups:\n
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  • Engines & Mechanicals
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  • Composites
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  • Marine Components
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• The ability to read and understand technical drawings and technical data.
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• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work.
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Personal Attributes

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• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
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• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
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• Confident and assertive communicator.
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• Flexible, reliable and adaptable.
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• Calm under pressure and able to meet demanding deadlines.
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• Team player with a collaborative approach.
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• Eager to learn and develop professionally.
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What's in it for you?

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• Competitive salary.
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• Opportunity to work within an innovative and growing organisation.
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• Supportive team environment.
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• Career development and progression opportunities.
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• Exposure to complex and varied procurement projects.
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Interested?

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a covering letter. We look forward to hearing from you.