Commodity Buyer

300 North Limited; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in the UK is seeking an experienced Commodity Buyer to join their team. The role requires a strong background in aerospace supply chain management and involves developing supplier strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related field and be skilled in negotiation and supplier management. Remote working options and relocation support to Europe are available.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain within the aerospace sector.
• Fluent in English and Italian desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead commodity strategies.
• Manage supplier selection and performance.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and pricing.
• Support cost reduction and supplier quality improvements.
• Build relationships with suppliers globally.

Skills

Aerospace supply chain experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Overview

Commodity Buyer

Permanent position

Remote UK / Relocation to Europe option

GBP30,000 - GBP41,000 plus pension, bonus scheme, flexible benefits scheme

Essential: Aerospace supply chain experience

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Commodity Buyer to join a leading procurement and supply chain function. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in aerospace supply chain management, who is passionate about supplier strategy, negotiations, and driving cost efficiencies on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead commodity strategies, ensuring alignment with engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage supplier selection, development, and performance to meet business needs for cost, capacity, lead time, and delivery.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve business objectives.
• Support initiatives including cost reduction, supplier quality improvements, and new product introduction.
• Build relationships with suppliers across Europe and worldwide.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, and Supply Chain teams.
• Oversee purchasing activities including blanket orders, rebate agreements, and sourcing tools.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Proven experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain within the aerospace sector (essential).
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing ability.
• Fluent in English and Italian desirable but not essential (written and spoken)
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage complex situations.
• Positive attitude with resilience and adaptability to change.

Desired Skills

• Experience working across international supply chains.
• Leadership and stakeholder management.
• Track record of delivering cost-saving and supplier improvement projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.

What7s on Offer

• Remote working anywhere in the UK.
• Relocation support to Europe available.
• Opportunity to work in a global aerospace environment.
• Career development and progression in a growing business area.