Commercial Buyer

Hayley Dexis; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent distributor of engineering products in Oldbury is looking for a Commercial Buyer to support supplier negotiations and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft 365. This site-based role offers attractive benefits, including a competitive salary, training opportunities, and performance-based bonuses.

Benefits

Attractive salary

23 days annual leave

Training provided through Hayley Academy

Company pension

Life Assurance cover (x2 salary)

Healthcare schemes

Wellness programmes

Uniform and PPE provided

Career prospects

Performance-based discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical mindset.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Passion and commitment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Compile research for negotiation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for proposals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for smooth collaboration.
• Stay updated on industry trends for business growth.
• Conduct post-bid analysis to improve proposals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Organisational abilities

Project management abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strategic acumen

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Hayley Dexis

has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Buyer based with our Commercial Team in Oldbury

Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables (hydraulics, bearings, fasteners, fluid power, PPE, tools, lubricants etc) in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide cutting‑edge solutions to our clients across various industries. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry‑leading customer service. We pride ourselves on our people and continue to be a sought‑after employer.

About the Commercial Buyer role

As our Commercial Buyer you will be part of a Team of three. Reporting to and working very closely with the Commercial Director.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives from being “in the detail” of everything.

You'll need to be an expert in excel, running reports, using pivot tables and analysing large data sets. A strong proficiency across the full suite of Microsoft 365 products is critical for this role.

A typical day might include supporting with supplier meetings, or where confident too, lead on certain accounts.

You'll enjoy doing the pre‑work, conducting research, understanding commercial terms and coming armed with questions and negotiation points. Research will include spend trends and supplier performance by speaking with internal colleagues across the Hayley Branches.

Your love of data will shine through in analysing rebate clauses and terms and you'll take a huge amount of pride and satisfaction in creating demonstratable savings for the business.

We are happy to offer training for this role for the right candidate with the core skills to succeed.

Sound interesting? We'd love to hear from you!

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

This is a site‑based role in Oldbury.

Key responsibilities as our Commercial Buyer

• Compile research and help create negotiation strategies in order close deals with the best terms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including sales, engineering, procurement, and finance, to gather necessary information and develop comprehensive and competitive proposals.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, to gather necessary inputs, resolve queries, and ensure smooth collaboration throughout the bidding process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments, identifying potential opportunities for business growth and improvement in bidding strategies.
• Conduct post‑bid analysis to evaluate the success of proposals and identify areas for improvement, implementing lessons learned in future bid submissions.

What we're looking for in our Commercial Buyer

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an analytical mindset.
• Exceptional organisational and project management abilities, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong strategic acumen to understand pricing strategies.
• A degree is not a pre‑requisite for this role. Passion and commitment are.

What you'll get in return

• Attractive salary to commensurate experience.
• From 23 days annual leave (plus public / bank holidays) increased with length of service.
• Training provided through our own Hayley Academy.
• Company pension.
• Life Assurance cover (x2 salary).
• Invitation to healthcare schemes.
• Wellness programmes.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Excellent opportunities and career prospects available.
• Performance‑based discretionary bonus.

The recruitment process

Adverts will close on Sunday 7th December 2025.

• Initial Screening – Ongoing throughout advertising window.
• Online Testing - TBC.
• Teams / Video Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Face to face final stage interview.

Interviews will be held at our Oldbury Offices.

Finally...

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Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group – please click ‘apply’ now to become our Commercial Buyer we'd love to hear from you!