Commodity Buyer

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy company in Stafford is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage the buying process for goods, ensuring supplier relationships and problem resolution. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience in procurement, a relevant degree, and strong communication and project management skills. This full-time role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team focused on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Buying/Procurement is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the buying process for a given set of goods.
• Place and follow-up on POs and manage supplier relationships.
• Utilize technical expertise to solve problems.

Skills

Account Management

Execution

Insurance Management

Import & Export

Catering Operations

Building Electrician

Education

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college

Job description

Job Description Summary

Manage the buying process for a given set of goods. Apply sourcing policy interface between supplier and entity with respect to specifications and -depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own -depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Place and follow-up on POs. Manage relationships with suppliers for PO execution. Manage problems and schedule changes. Update ERP.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy / strategy.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services rendered. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
• Impacts projects processes and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities / provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment but may require more senior levels of guidance.
• Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

This role requires advanced experience in the Buying / Procurement.

Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document plan market and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

Key Skills

Account Management,Execution,Insurance Management,Import & Export,Catering Operations,Building Electrician

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1