Commodity Buyers - Automotive

Commodity Buyers x3 required Electrical Powertrain and also x2 in Body & Trim Surrey or Oxfordshire Hybrid Working 3 days onsite and 2 days remote 2-Year FTC (potential to convert to permanent) Attractive Salary & Benefits Were supporting a highly innovative engineering and manufacturing business in the search for multiple Commodity Buyers to join their Electrical Powertrain and also Body & Trim procurement teams.

These roles sit within a fast-paced, technology-led environment, offering the opportunity to work across advanced electrical and powertrain systems. Youll play a key role in sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimisation across critical engineering programmes. ________________________________________ The Opportunity Reporting into Procurement leadership, youll take ownership of sourcing and supplier strategy within a defined commodity area. Current requirements include:
Electrical Powertrain x2 Body & Trim Youll work closely with Engineering and Quality teams to ensure the business secures the right suppliers, at the right cost and quality, supporting programmes from concept through to production. ________________________________________

Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing and supplier selection across assigned commodity areas Negotiate and implement supplier contracts Drive cost reduction and mitigate supplier cost increases Develop and deliver commodity strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Quality Conduct supplier assessments and provide sourcing recommendations Ensure suppliers meet programme targets across cost, quality, and delivery Act as the key interface for supplier relationship management (SRM) Support risk analysis and total cost of ownership evaluations ________________________________________ About You Experience in procurement, purchasing, or commodity buying within a manufacturing environment Exposure to Electrical Powertrain or Body & Trim procurement categories Confident supporting or leading supplier negotiations Strong commercial awareness and cost analysis capability Able to build effective relationships across suppliers and internal teams Degree qualified (Business, Engineering or similar) and/or working towards MCIPS (desirable) ________________________________________ Working Pattern Hybrid working: 3 days per week on-site ________________________________________ Benefits Competitive pension scheme (increasing with service) 25 days holiday  bank holidays Private medical insurance (single cover) Life assurance (4x salary) 40-hour working week Hybrid 3 days in the office and (just one Monday and one Friday WFH per month)