Job Title: Commodity Buyer – Mechanics, Sheetmetal, and Plastic
Location – Malvern
Role Benefits
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits and more!
About The Role
Oversee the entire procurement cycle, from supplier selection and approval to contract negotiation and ongoing supplier management. Build and develop supplier relationships, ensuring value is delivered at every stage of the process. Lead category management projects to reduce costs, improve quality, and minimise operational overheads, impacting procurement strategy and overall business efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Negotiate pricing and delivery terms for production parts, ensuring alignment with supply chain and production needs
* Manage supplier relationships, including selection, evaluation, approval, and performance tracking, in collaboration with Lead Buyers and Manufacturing Engineering
* Support new product introduction, working with strategic teams to identify cost‑effective suppliers and ensure smooth project handovers from development to production
* Resolve supply chain issues, including quality concerns, sourcing risks, and supplier disruptions, while maintaining continuity of supply
* Drive process improvements, supporting the adoption of best practices and the development of KPIs to enhance purchasing efficiency and performance
* Ensure compliance, maintaining approved sources, contracts, audit schedules, and contributing to strategic initiatives such as supplier rationalisation and risk mitigation
About You
* Experience in purchasing within a low‑volume, high‑mix engineering/manufacturing environment
* Strong analytical, IT, and negotiation skills, with a solid understanding of supplier development, contract law, and Lean manufacturing principles
* Proficiency in SAP ERP systems is beneficial, alongside general comfort with digital procurement tools
* Experience with purchasing non‑IP items, mechanical components, or plastics is desirable; LCC sourcing and project management experience is an advantage
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex supply chains and drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements through effective procurement practices
Benefits
* Join an ambitious, fast‑growing international organisation with a collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas and impact truly matter
* Play a meaningful role in driving growth at a global leader committed to partnering with customers to make the world a better place
* Be part of a globally connected team, with opportunities to collaborate across regions and influence initiatives at scale
* Benefit from a comprehensive and competitive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and success
Equal Employment Opportunity
Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, or any other protected class. Your unique perspective is important to us.
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