Commodity Buyer - Manufacturing Location: Greater Derby Area Salary: £30,000 - £35,000Working Hours: 37 hours per week | Hybrid working available | Early finish on FridayWe'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 standardsNegotiate pricing, resolve supplier issues related to OTIF performance, and assist with invoice and pricing variance queriesOversee and update purchasing data, including pricing, purchase orders, schedule agreements, and master dataCollaborate with Planning and Buying teams to process engineering changes, manage new product introductions, and maintain accurate purchasing dataThe Ideal Candidate:Experience: Proven background in purchasing and working with suppliers within a manufacturing setting - Manufacturing experience is essentialSkills: Negotiation and strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with, and influence, internal and external stakeholdersSystems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with an interest in data analysis.
SAP experience is beneficial but not essentialBenefits:Our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:Hybrid working opportunities25 days holiday + bank holidaysBonus schemesGenerous pension contributionsDeath in Service (DIS) and Private Health Insurance (PHI)Family-friendly policiesThis 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