Do you have Commodities Buyer experience, and are you looking for a new opportunity?
Jonathan Lee Recruitment is seeking a Commodities Buyer and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package.
As a Commodities Buyer you will manage and expand existing farmer customer contacts and gain new customers in the area by building long-term relationships.
My client is an Automotive manufacturing organisation based in the Milton Keynes area who are looking for a Senior Buyer to procure direct commodities to include Castings and electronics to get the best value for their business.
The role does not require any management, but more management of commodity spend area.
As well as managing the deck of spend you will need to have strong interpersonal skills to work with engineering and technical suppliers.
Our client who are a global leader within their field are looking for a Buyer and as a Buyer, you will be responsible for securing the best prices for stock, actively seeking new products, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Your role is pivotal in maintaining a competitive edge through astute negotiation and proactive sourcing strategies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Price Optimisation: Identify and secure the most competitive prices for stock through thorough market research and negotiation with suppliers.
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation based in the UK.
We work closely with our clients to deliver expert procurement services saving them both time and money and enabling them to focus on what really matters to their businesses.
With over £1bn of managed spend, we bring together the widest range of foodservice and hospitality clients on the planet to buy food, and everything associated with it.
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a global commodity trading company based in the heart of the City.
Within the role you will be involved in the flow of raw sugar from sugar cane mills in numerous geographies around the world, in price risk management both for the underlying derivative and the physical basis risk.
The Buyer purchases assigned items such as specific commodities, proprietary goods, machinery, precision tools, test equipment, etc.
Working with existing supply base to assess supplier performance, requesting corrective action when required, and expediting material orders to ensure timely and economical completion of customer requirements.
Ensuring the meeting of quality, delivery, and specification requirements at the lowest possible cost.