Commodity Buyer

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supplier selection and annual contract negotiation.
• Ensure components /materials are supplied to satisfy manufacturing.
• Supplier development. SRM (Supplier Relationship Management)
• Identify potential ways to reduce costs. VFM (Value for Money)
• Cross functional support to other departments e.g Design, Marketing, Finance, Planning, Distribution and Engineering.
• Management and support for both/and or Direct or Indirect purchases over £1000.
• Supplier visits and assessments, UK and overseas (as and when required).
• Reduce material lead times.
• Effective application and administration of processes to achieve the above duties.
• Deliver VA/VE savings. ( Value Added/Value Engineering)
• Deliver PPV (Purchase Price Variations ) savings in line with annual targets.
• Supplier rationalisation. SRM (Supply Relationship Management)
• Maintain commodity price tracker.
• Support Purchasing Director in specific projects as required.
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities as defined in the company health and safety policy and ensure these are adequately delegated in the absence of the job holder.
• and any other duties required to assist in supporting the achievement of Company objectives

Person Profile:

• Team Player
• Ability to manage seasonal work pressures and demands and demonstrate flexibility.
• Organised and self-motivated.
• Positive,” can-do attitude”.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Professional approach. CIPS qualified an advantage.
• Ability to establish relationships with supplier base.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Basic understanding of contract law.

Educationand/or Experience

• Graduate /HND level
• Ideally CIPS qualified.
• SAP Experience.
• 3-5 years direct purchasing experience.
• Background in fast moving/high volume manufacturing.
• Experience in International sourcing.
• VA/VE skills.
• Track record of achieving cost reductions.
• Product knowledge e.g., packaging, rubber mouldings, fastenings, plastic materials.