Global Indirect Commodity Buyer – Strategy & Savings

W Talent

Belper CP

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

W Talent is partnering with a leading industrial heating and building technologies business to recruit a Group Indirect Commodity Buyer based at their Belper site in Derbyshire. You will own commodity strategies and manage an international supplier base, collaborating with teams across Europe.

Reporting to the Head of Indirect Purchasing, you will drive cost savings, KPI management and supplier performance, balancing global strategy with local requirements, and influence stakeholders at all

Qualifications

Proven experience in indirect procurement, ideally within manufacturing.
Experience developing and delivering commodity strategies.
Strong commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
Track record delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commodity strategies across indirect materials, services and capital investment.
Manage an international supplier base, balancing global strategy with local business requirements.
Support fellow Group Commodity Buyers in developing, implementing and monitoring supplier strategies.
Lead pre-contract activities, commercial negotiations, contract award and ongoing contract management.
Deliver cost savings and measurable financial benefits against agreed targets.
Monitor and continuously improve supplier performance and purchasing KPIs.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to drive value, quality and service.