SUMMARY:
The role demands a confident, strong negotiator who is commercially aware, technically proficient and with proven experience in negotiating contracts for purchasing goods and services. Reporting directly to the Purchasing and Stores Manager, the Commodity Buyer will play a key role in identifying and delivering, purchasing pipeline savings projects that have a direct impact on key company objectives.
Integration with the business unit teams is of prime importance, to ensure the supply base can support their efforts in the relentless pursuit of incremental improvement. The role requires attention to detail in the processing of purchase orders, sales orders and other commercial agreements to fixed deadlines and corporate imperatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead negotiations for designated commodity goods/services, ensuring any contract requirements are compliant with guidelines.
Conduct sourcing exercises & commercial audits of potential new vendors to develop and maintain a competitive supply base, in line with Quality System and procedures for your designated Commodities.
Hold regular contract reviews with suppliers, to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement to feed into pipeline projects. Negotiate with supplier to optimise cost, quality and deliv...