At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive value through sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Company: Join a company that values safety, quality, and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, and training programmes.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace where your voice matters and career growth is encouraged.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Larbert or Scarborough
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of a defined group of commodities, driving value through effective sourcing, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned to business objectives.
- Lead supplier negotiations.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure performance, quality, and commercial success across the supply chain.
Qualifications:
- Commercially astute procurement professional with experience managing commodities and supplier relationships in a fast‑paced environment.
- Confident in negotiation, capable of influencing stakeholders, and skilled at analysing market trends to deliver value.
- Strong communication, organisation, and collaborative skills.
Preferred:
- Professional qualification in Purchasing or Supply (e.g. CIPS) or relevant business degree.
- Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Knowledge of global sourcing and supply market analysis.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
- Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles and broaden your skills.
- Inclusive environment where your voice matters, and people are treated fairly.
Company Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Sustainability.
Commodity Buyer (12 Month FTC) in Scarborough employer: Alexander Dennis Limited
At Alexander Dennis Limited, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Larbert that fosters inclusivity and support. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, ample opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to lead meaningful change within a dynamic environment, making it a rewarding place to advance your HR career.
We think you need these skills to ace Commodity Buyer (12 Month FTC) in Scarborough
Commodity Management
Supplier Management
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Negotiation Skills
Stakeholder Influence
Market Trend Analysis
Communication Skills
