Commodity Buyer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Commodity Buyer on a 6 month contract based in Stafford  (Hybrid working)

This position is inside IR35

Responsibilities of the Commodity Buyer

• Support IND Team to identify, select and negotiate with suppliers to get most competitive offer
• Ensure all active suppliers are approved and compliant (Supplier Connect / Complyworks)
• Enforce supplier strategy & Sourcing policies including management and optimization of supplier panels.
• Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers.
• Support budget planning and deliver Sourcing deflation and payment targets
• Negotiate terms and conditions.
• Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc.
• Support IND team to resolve Supplier issues / support any related Sourcing related execution issues
• Ensures invoices are released in accordance with the process in place.

Requirements of the Commodity Buyer

– This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Commodity Management.

– CIPS or working towards

– Strong oral and written communication skills.

– Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.

– Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.