Strategic Commodity Buyer – Engineering & Manufacturing

Reading Industrial Pertemps; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Industrial Pertemps seeks a Commodity Buyer to manage key suppliers and ensure timely procurement of materials for production. You will work closely with internal teams to maintain smooth operations across engines, mechanical parts, composites and specialist components.

The role requires experience in buying or procurement within manufacturing, ERP (SAP) familiarity, and strong negotiation skills. A detail-oriented, proactive approach is essential to keeping production on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, procurement or supply chain within manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience managing purchase orders and working with suppliers.
• ERP experience, ideally SAP.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders to ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor deliveries and ensure timely arrival of materials.
• Chase suppliers if orders are delayed or at risk of late delivery.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Maintain supplier and purchase order data in the ERP system.
• Update delivery dates and purchasing information in SAP.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Production teams.
• Read and understand technical drawings and product information.
• Identify and solve supply and delivery issues.
• Support the wider team with other duties as required.

Skills

Experience in buying/procurement/suppl

ERP system usage (SAP)

Excel proficiency

Manufacturing environment

Technical drawings understanding

Supplier negotiation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reading Industrial Pertemps seeks a Commodity Buyer to manage key suppliers and ensure timely procurement of materials for production. You will work closely with internal teams to maintain smooth operations across engines, mechanical parts, composites and specialist components.

The role requires experience in buying or procurement within manufacturing, ERP (SAP) familiarity, and strong negotiation skills. A detail-oriented, proactive approach is essential to keeping production on track.