Commodity Buyer
- by Orion Electrotech
- Location Southampton, Hampshire, UK
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Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 / year
416 days ago
Job Description:
We are excited to be partnered with a global manufacturing business. This is a golden opportunity to join a firm which prides itself on not just being an innovative global market leader with in their field but also they really value their workforce and are keen to invest in and support growth in an individual’s career.
If you have experience in Commodity Buying in the manufacturing sector and have and have successfully managed and negotiated direct supplier relationships the role of Commodity Buyer could be an opportunity to grow your career with in this very well-established firm.
The role of Commodity Buyer will be responsible for the following areas:
- Assist in developing the efficient and cost effectiveness of the Direct Material purchasing process within the organisation. This includes setting purchasing policies, managing purchasing budgets and the overall management of the purchasing processes.
- Take responsibility for developing robust Supplier Relationship Management processes for key direct material suppliers
- Recommend and implement supplier agreements with key Direct Material Suppliers (specifically fabricators, metal suppliers)
- Communicate effectively with managers, engineers, administrators and sales representatives within the business
By joining this business as their new Commodity Buyer , you will be rewarded with:
- Group income protection
- Auto enrolment pension
- Employee assistance program
- 25 days holiday plus 8 days for Bank Holiday
We will be excited to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following skills for this Commodity Buyer role:
- Experience working with MRP & ERP Systems
- Ability to work effectively in a high paced and demanding environment
- Ability to analyse cost effectiveness and make sound business decisions
- Good negotiation skills
If this role of Commodity Buyer opportunity is of interest simply click apply or if you have any further questions, please contact David Thompson at Orion Electrotech Reading.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
United Kingdom
- Industry Sector Engineering, Utilities
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Years Experience
2+ years
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Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Educational level
'A' level/Higher or equivalent