Senior Commodity Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

Job Title:
Senior Commodity Buyer AD24
* 9-12 months Fixed Term Contract*

Location
:
Farnborough

As a Senior Commodity Buyer – AD24, you will take ownership of a defined procurement portfolio, driving cost reduction, supplier performance, and supply continuity. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you’ll ensure effective sourcing strategies, strong commercial outcomes, and reliable supply to support parts sales growth and service delivery.

We’re looking for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships. You will be confident operating in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment, with the ability to deliver cost, quality, and performance improvements while supporting strategic sourcing and operational procurement activities.

• Experience in the automotive, bus, coach, or commercial vehicle sector
• Knowledge of global sourcing and working with suppliers in low‑cost regions
• Experience using ERP or P2P systems within a procurement environment
• A professional qualification such as CIPS or a relevant business degree

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

Impact
:
Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth
:
Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging
:
An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits
:
Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.