Commodity Buyer

Commodity Buyer

Full-Time 40500 - 49500 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage suppliers and ensure timely purchase orders for essential commodities.
  • Company: Join a dynamic supply chain team in a leading manufacturing environment.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop new skills, and work in a supportive team.
  • Other info: Opportunity to grow your career while working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
  • Why this job: Be part of a close-knit team and make impactful decisions in procurement.
  • Qualifications: Good education with business focus and experience in manufacturing preferred.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 Β£ per year.

Closing date for the applications
21 August, 2026

General Description

Working within the Supply Chain team to manage several core suppliers in a specialized commodity group aligned to your experience.

There are three commodity groups; Engines and Mechanicals, Composites; Marine Components

Main Duties

  • Ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner to support demand.
  • Ensuring materials arrive on the purchase order required date
  • Maintenance of Supplier details on the ERP system.
  • Responsible for building solid working relationships with the suppliers
  • Monitoring performance and management of improvements
  • Maintaining a discipline of keeping PO delivery dates current on SAP

Ancillary Duties

To carry out such tasks and duties as may be required from time to time by Senior Management.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A good level of education, possibly with a business or procurement focus.
  • Demonstrate a competency in the use of MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word & Outlook, together with experience of using an ERP system
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrate a competency in one or more of the commodity groups
  • The ability to read technical drawings and understand technical data.
  • Demonstrate a professional and entrepreneurial attitude.
  • Possess excellent communication and assertiveness skills.
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Self-motivated and able to multi-task
  • Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure to meet multiple project deadlines.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

  • Must have a desire to develop new skills and experiences.
  • Demonstrate good business acumen.
  • Analytical approach to decisions
  • Keep calm when all around you is not.
  • Be prepared to work in a close-knit team.
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Commodity Buyer employer: Williams Jet Tenders

As a QHSF Administrator, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritises health and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Our company offers comprehensive training opportunities, a supportive team atmosphere, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on workplace safety. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a range of employee benefits that enhance work-life balance and promote professional growth.

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Contact Details:

Williams Jet Tenders Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Commodity Buyer

Supplier Relationship Management
Purchase Order Management
ERP System Proficiency
SAP Knowledge
MS Office Suite Competency
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Communication Skills