Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Buyer / TraderSalary: £45,000 – £55,000 per year (depending on experience)Location: Remote / Hybrid workingPermanent. Full Time We are looking for a commercially minded individual to join a specialist team responsible for buying within a fast-moving market environment. This is not a traditional purchasing role. Instead of buying physical products, you will be operating in a market where supply, demand and pricing fluctuate throughout the year. The role involves monitoring market activity, building relationships with suppliers, negotiating deals and making strategic buying decisions. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys negotiation and commercial decision-making, and who wants to build expertise in a specialist sector.The role Working closely with colleagues and external suppliers, you will help ensure that the business secures the right supply at the right price while managing risk and market volatility. Responsibilities will include:
* Monitoring market activity, pricing movements and supply trends
* Identifying opportunities to buy strategically as market conditions change
* Negotiating pricing, volumes and agreements with suppliers
* Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
* Tracking buying positions and maintaining accurate records
* Producing reports and forecasts on market trends and costs
* Supporting internal teams with market insight and commercial information
* Contributing to the development of buying strategies
About you
* Commercially minded with strong analytical thinking
* Experience in a buying, trading, procurement or commercial role
* Comfortable negotiating and working with suppliers
* Strong numerical and data analysis skills
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Confident communicator with both internal and external stakeholders
* Degree or equivalent experience preferred
We would welcome applications from individuals who have worked in areas such as commodities, trading environments, energy, oil and gas, recycling, environmental markets or commercial buying roles.The opportunity This is a role where you will develop deep knowledge of a specialist market and play an important part in making commercially sound buying decisions. It would particularly suit someone who has already built a few years’ experience in a buying, trading or commercially focused role and is now looking for an opportunity to take greater ownership in a market-driven environment. Benefits:
* Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience
* Hours 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday
* Remote working with occasional office visits
* Holiday: 20 days (excluding bank holidays), rising to 25 days per year with service
* Day off on your birthday
* Perks Box Healthcare
* Senior role with real autonomy and influence