Commodity Buyer

BlueGate Consulting; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting is seeking a Commodity Buyer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company in Wallingford, Oxfordshire. The role focuses on owning a specialised commodity group, managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support production.

You will raise POs, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost-effective purchasing strategies while collaborating with engineering, planning and production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and procurement activities.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP experience advantageous).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

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.
• 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-efficient purchasing strategies across your commodity area.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Time management

Reading technical drawings

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Commodity Buyer to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in procurement within a manufacturing environment, who enjoy supplier management, driving performance, and ensuring timely delivery of materials to support production. In this role, you will take ownership of a specialised commodity group, building strong relationships with suppliers while ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of materials, goods, and services.

As a Commodity Buyer, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and ensure the smooth flow of materials into the business. By collaborating closely with internal teams, you will help maintain production schedules while driving supplier performance and fostering 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 purchasing or buying experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and procurement activities.
• Experience using an ERP system (SAP experience would be advantageous).
• 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
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, organised and analytical approach to problem solving.
• The ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.