Connecting Talent to opportunity

Connecting Talent to opportunity

Commodity Buyer

Expired

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.

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    United Kingdom

  • Industry Sector Engineering, Utilities
  • Years Experience

    2+ years

  • Career Level

    Experienced (Non-Manager)

  • Educational level

    'A' level/Higher or equivalent