Commodity Buyer

Octagon Group; Berinsfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire is seeking a Commodity Buyer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business. This full-time, on-site role supports production through cost-effective procurement and strong supplier relationships.

You will manage a specialist commodity group, raise POs, monitor delivery, and drive supplier performance with ERP systems (SAP) and Excel expertise. Collaboration with engineering, planning and production is essential to optimise cost and

Qualifications

• Previous buying/purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and procurement activities.
• ERP experience (SAP desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering data.
• Experience in Engines & Mechanical Components, Composites, or Marine Components.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in line with production and business requirements.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and purchase order data within the ERP system.
• Keep delivery dates up to date within SAP.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, planning and production teams.
• Support cost-effective purchasing strategies across your commodity area.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

ERP (SAP) experience

Excel

Reading drawings

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are recruiting for a Commodity Buyer in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business. This is a full time permanent position which is on site.

You'll manage a specialist commodity group, taking responsibility for the cost-effective procurement of materials, supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery to support production. Working closely with engineering, planning and production teams, you'll drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities of a Commodity Buyer

• Raise purchase orders in line with production and business requirements.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier information and purchase order data within the ERP system.
• Keep delivery dates up to date within SAP.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, planning and production teams.
• Support cost-effective purchasing strategies across your commodity area.

Requirements of a Commodity Buyer

• Previous buying/purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and procurement activities.
• ERP experience (SAP desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering data.
• Experience within one or more of the following commodity areas would be beneficial:
  • Engines & Mechanical Components
  • Composites
  • Marine Components

PLEASE NOTE: NO SPONSORSHIP IS PROVIDED WITH THIS POSITION