Commodity Buyer

PlanetRecruitment; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanetRecruitment is seeking a Commodity Buyer in Wallingford to manage supplier relationships and ensure cost-effective procurement of materials, goods, and services. The role involves coordinating POs, supplier data in ERP, and delivering on-time material availability within a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, multi-tasking abilities, and be proficient in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand technical data.
• Flexible and reliable, with ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner to support demand.
• Ensuring materials arrive on the purchase order required date.
• Maintenance of supplier details on the ERP system.
• Building solid working relationships with suppliers.
• Monitoring performance and managing improvements.
• Maintaining a discipline of keeping PO delivery dates current on SAP.
• Carrying out tasks and duties as required by Senior Management.

Skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team player

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or procurement

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Commodity Buyer (OT274) Wallingford, England

Position: Commodity Buyer

Location: Wallingford

Salary: Competitive

Our client is a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry, offering innovative solutions with a commitment to excellence and sustainability.

The Role:

As a Commodity Buyer, you will work within the Supply Chain team dealing with suppliers to ensure the cost-effective procurement of materials, goods, and services to support business requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner to support demand.
• Ensuring materials arrive on the purchase order required date.
• Maintenance of supplier details on the ERP system.
• Building solid working relationships with suppliers.
• Monitoring performance and managing improvements.
• Maintaining a discipline of keeping PO delivery dates current on SAP.
• Carrying out tasks and duties as required by Senior Management.

About You:

Applicants should have excellent communication and assertiveness skills, and experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing environment. You will need to be proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and demonstrate a professional and entrepreneurial attitude.

Required:

• A good level of education, possibly with a business or procurement focus.
• Competency in one or more of the commodity groups: Engines and Mechanicals, Composites, Marine Components.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand technical data.
• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure to meet multiple project deadlines.

Commutable Locations:

Reading, Oxford, Wallingford, Didcot, Wantage, Abingdon, Bicester, Newbury

Key Words:

Commodity Buyer, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engines, Mechanicals, Composites, SAP, ERP, MS Office, Technical Drawings, Supplier Management, Assertiveness, Communication Skills, Business Acumen, Problem Solver, Analytical, Team Player.