Commodity Buyer

Commodity Buyer

Permanent position

Remote UK / Relocation to Europe option

£30,000 - £41,000 plus pension, bonus scheme, flexible benefits scheme

Essential: Aerospace supply chain experience

We are looking for an experienced Commodity Buyer to join a leading procurement and supply chain function. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in aerospace supply chain management, who is passionate about supplier strategy, negotiations, and driving cost efficiencies on a global scale.

The Role

As a Commodity Buyer, you will:

• Develop and lead commodity strategies, ensuring alignment with engineering and manufacturing requirements.

• Manage supplier selection, development, and performance to meet business needs for cost, capacity, lead time, and delivery.

• Negotiate supplier contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve business objectives.

• Support initiatives including cost reduction, supplier quality improvements, and new product introduction.

• Build relationships with suppliers across Europe and worldwide.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, and Supply Chain teams.

• Oversee purchasing activities including blanket orders, rebate agreements, and sourcing tools.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.

• Proven experience in procurement, commodity management, or supply chain within the aerospace sector (essential).

• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.

• Excellent communication and influencing ability.

• Fluent in English and Italian desirable but not essential (written and spoken)

• Analytical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage complex situations.

• Positive attitude with resilience and adaptability to change.

Desired Skills

• Experience working across international supply chains.

• Leadership and stakeholder management.

• Track record of delivering cost-saving and supplier improvement projects.

• Willingness to travel as required.

What's on Offer

• Remote working anywhere in the UK.

• Relocation support to Europe available.

• Opportunity to work in a global aerospace environment.

• Career development and progression in a growing business area.