Commodity Buyer

Protec Fire and Security Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec Fire and Security Group is seeking a Senior Commodity Buyer to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management across key categories. Your role will drive quality, cost and delivery improvements while reducing supply risk.

You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate terms, monitor market trends and build strong internal and supplier relationships to support profitability and BOM cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience on a significant commodity spend.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient MS Office.
• Negotiation and contract management experience.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage workload.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Resilient under pressure with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commodity strategies using market analysis and strategic sourcing to improve quality, cost and delivery while reducing supply risk.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing and terms, manage logistics, and establish long-term agreements that support profitability and cost control.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory requirements and volatility to inform cost planning and ensure policy compliance.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, assessing capability, capacity and potential for growth.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers, coordinating audits and data accuracy to strengthen supply chain control.
• Lead cross-functional procurement meetings, communicate strategy, resolve actions, and report KPIs.

Skills

Commodity spend

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical

Data-driven

Stakeholder mgmt

Excel

PowerPoint

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Commodity Buyer’s primary purpose is to ensure effective and efficient flow of goods. Develop and execute Commodity Strategies that drive long-term improvements in Quality, Cost and Delivery performance. Establish and maintain good Supplier relationships, and where appropriate introduce Long Term Supplier Agreements

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commodity strategies using market analysis and strategic sourcing to improve quality, cost and delivery while reducing supply risk.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing and terms, manage logistics, and establish Long-Term Agreements that support profitability and effective Bill of Materials cost control.
• Monitor market trends, regulatory requirements and commercial volatility to inform long-term cost planning and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and existing suppliers, assessing capability, capacity, dependencies, quality systems and potential for growth.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers, working with Quality to prioritise audits, maintain accurate supplier data and strengthen control of the supply chain.
• Lead cross-functional procurement meetings, communicate strategy, resolve actions, report against KPIs, drive continuous improvement and support wider team priorities.

About you

• Demonstratable experience on a significant commodity spend
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, and is confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrates strong negotiation and contract management skills, supported by an analytical and data‑driven approach.
• Is self‑motivated and able to manage workload independently to achieve targets and meet deadlines.
• Works accurately and methodically, with strong organisational skills and close attention to detail to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Remains resilient under pressure, managing multiple priorities and adapting effectively to changing or unplanned demands.
• Shows integrity and a strong performance ethic, working collaboratively and motivating others to complete tasks on time.