Job Title: Commercial Buyer / Trader
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per year (depending on experience)
Location: Remote / Hybrid working
Permanent. 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