Commodity Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commodity Buyer (MRO) to join a leading manufacture based in the Oxfordshire area. As the Commodity Buyer, you will play a key role in managing indirect and capital purchasing activities to support company goals around cost-efficiency, quality, and supplier performance. The Commodity Buyer will be at the heart of supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing decisions. Further responsibilities will include: *Process and challenge purchase requisitions to secure the best value. *Collaborate with internal teams to fulfil urgent or complex procurement needs. *Lead supplier benchmarking and negotiation for capital purchases. *Support KPI reporting and lead monthly MRO reviews. *Manage service contracts, rental and lease agreements. *Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis and trend tracking. *Champion continuous improvement and support strategic purchasing objectives. Ideally, candidates will be CIPS qualified or have worked in a purchasing function for three years or more ideally within a manufacturing environment. The successful Commodity Buyer w…