Commerical Buyer

Interaction Recruitment Group; March; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a Commercial Buyer for a March-based role in the recycling and materials sector. You will manage supplier relationships, source materials, negotiate pricing, and secure quality products at competitive rates to support procurement strategy.

The role involves developing new opportunities, monitoring market conditions, and collaborating with internal teams to drive operational efficiency and commercial performance across East Anglia & East Midlands.

Qualifications

• Commercial Buyer with experience managing supplier relationships and driving procurement strategy.
• Strong negotiation, sourcing, and market sensing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective suppliers.
• Source and purchase materials at commercially competitive rates.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements.
• Identify and secure new supplier opportunities.
• Conduct supplier visits to assess quality and capability.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations and competitor activity.
• Work with operational teams to ensure effective supply chain management.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing performance and add commercial value.
• Support the wider business growth strategy.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Sourcing materials

Procurement strategy

Market monitoring

Job description

Commercial Buyer

Location: March, Cambridgeshire (with travel across East Anglia & East Midlands)

Salary: £50,000+ per annum (depending on experience)

Permanent | Full-Time

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a successful and growing business within the recycling and materials sector, for an experienced Commercial Buyer to join their team based in March.

Our client is a leading specialist within their industry, providing sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions through the recycling and processing of materials. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a commercially focused Buyer to support their procurement strategy and strengthen supplier relationships.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Buyer who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment, negotiating with suppliers, identifying opportunities, and contributing to business growth.

The Role

As Commercial Buyer, you will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, sourcing materials, negotiating pricing, and ensuring the business continues to secure quality products and services at competitive rates.

You will be responsible for developing new opportunities, monitoring market conditions, and working closely with internal teams to support operational efficiency and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective suppliers.
• Source and purchase materials at commercially competitive rates.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements.
• Identify and secure new supplier opportunities.
• Conduct supplier visits where required to assess quality, capability, and operational requirements.
• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and competitor activity.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure effective supply chain management.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing performance and add commercial value.
• Support the wider business growth strategy.

About You

We are looking for a commercially driven Buyer with experience managing supplier relationships and ne