Strategic Commodity Buyer: Sourcing & Supplier Lead

Talosats Careers; Otley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AVIC Cabin Systems UK Ltd is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage a defined commodity group, handling RFQs, negotiations, PO management and supplier communications in a fast-paced NPI manufacturing environment.

You will contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier performance improvements, and cost reductions while building long-term supplier relationships across OEM and Aftermarket requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and sourcing Principles.
• Experience in commodity procurement within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or regulated industries.
• Knowledge of SRM, MRP and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and purchasing activities including RFQs, negotiations, PO placement and acknowledgements.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, driving performance and cost reductions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks with Engineering, Planning and Operations teams.
• Support strategic sourcing, supplier evaluations and contract awards.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and long-term agreements.
• Provide sourcing input for OEM and aftermarket bids.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

MRP/ERP knowledge

Power BI

Excel

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent

CIPS qualification desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

AVIC Cabin Systems UK Ltd is seeking a Commodity Buyer to manage a defined commodity group, handling RFQs, negotiations, PO management and supplier communications in a fast-paced NPI manufacturing environment.

You will contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier performance improvements, and cost reductions while building long-term supplier relationships across OEM and Aftermarket requirements.