Commodity Buyer
Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
Energy Management
Energy Management
£40,000 to £49,999
£30k - 40k per year + bonus, pension, flexible benefits, hybrid working
East Midlands
Leicester
5887
08-09-2025 01:35 PM
06/10/2025 01:36
Commodity Buyer
Permanent position
Remote UK / Relocation to Europe option
£30,000 - £41,000 plus pension, bonus scheme, flexible benefits scheme
Essential: Aerospace supply chain experience
We are looking for an experienced Commodity Buyer to join a leading procurement and supply chain function. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in aerospace supply chain management, who is passionate about supplier strategy, negotiations, and driving cost efficiencies on a global scale.
The Role
As a Commodity Buyer, you will:
- Develop and lead commodity strategies, ensuring alignment with engineering and manufacturing requirements.
- Manage supplier selection, development, and performance to meet business needs for cost, capacity, lead time, and delivery.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve business objectives.
- Support initiatives including cost reduction, supplier quality improvements, and new product introduction.
- Build relationships with suppliers across Europe and worldwide.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, and Supply Chain teams.
- Oversee purchasing activities including blanket orders, rebate agreements, and sourcing tools.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Proven experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain within the aerospace sector (essential).
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing ability.
- Fluent in English and Italian desirable but not essential (written and spoken)
- Analytical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage complex situations.
- Positive attitude with resilience and adaptability to change.
Desired Skills
- Experience working across international supply chains.
- Leadership and stakeholder management.
- Track record of delivering cost-saving and supplier improvement projects.
- Willingness to travel as required.
What's on Offer
- Remote working anywhere in the UK.
- Relocation support to Europe available.
- Opportunity to work in a global aerospace environment.
- Career development and progression in a growing business area.
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