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Commodity Buyer

  Banbury, Oxfordshire

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Reference #: 895133_1744285832
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £48000 - £52000
Sector: Procurement
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 10/04/2025

Position: Commodity Buyer (MRO) - Purchasing
Location: Banbury

Are you a proactive and results-driven purchasing professional with a passion for value, quality, and strategic sourcing? We're looking for a Commodity Buyer (MRO) to join our dynamic team , where innovation meets excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Commodity Buyer, you will play a key role in managing indirect and capital purchasing activities to support company goals around cost-efficiency, quality, and supplier performance. Reporting to the Assistant Purchasing Manager, you'll be at the heart of supplier negotiations, contract management, and strategic sourcing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and challenge purchase requisitions to secure the best value.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to fulfil urgent or complex procurement needs.
  • Lead supplier benchmarking and negotiation for capital purchases.
  • Support KPI reporting and lead monthly MRO reviews.
  • Manage service contracts, rental and lease agreements.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis and trend tracking.
  • Champion continuous improvement and support strategic purchasing objectives.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a busy manufacturing purchasing environment.
  • Proven negotiation skills and confident dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills and a proactive, self-motivated attitude.
  • Commercially aware, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.
  • Experience with SAP and ideally CIPS qualified (or working toward).
  • A full UK Driving Licence is essential.

You'll Thrive If You Have…

  • A strategic mindset and awareness of the MRO marketplace.
  • A collaborative spirit - you're a team player who supports others.
  • A solutions-focused approach to challenges and change.
  • A passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Health, Safety & Compliance

We take safety seriously. You'll be expected to follow all relevant safety standards, including IATF 16949, COSHH, Manual Handling, and more. You'll also contribute to quality control and help maintain a high-performance, compliant, and safe workplace.

???? Why Work with Us?

We value transparency, teamwork, and the drive to innovate. You'll be part of a company that invests in its people and provides opportunities for career growth, training, and development. We encourage suggestions, collaboration, and always keep the door open for fresh ideas.

Life Assurance Service 4 x annual salary

PHI (permanent health insurance).

Employer contribution 4.0%

Employee contribution 5.0%

Holiday Entitlement

25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) rises with service length. (Pro-rata accordingly)

Share Incentive Plan

Profit Share scheme for employees after qualifying period.

My Staff Shop

Discounts from various organisations.

Employee Assistance Programme

Confidential support service for employees.

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