Octagon Group
Commodity Buyer
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Commodity Buyer - Wallingford, South Oxfordshire
We are recruiting for a Commodity Buyer in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire to join a leading engineering and manufacturing business. This is a full-time, permanent, on-site position.
You'll manage a specialist commodity group, taking responsibility for the cost-effective procurement of materials, supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery to support production. Working closely with engineering, planning, and production teams, you'll drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise purchase orders in line with production and business requirements.
- Ensure materials are delivered on time to support manufacturing demand.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements where required.
- Maintain accurate supplier information and purchase order data within the ERP system.
- Keep delivery dates up to date within SAP.
- Work collaboratively with engineering, planning, and production teams.
- Support cost-effective purchasing strategies across your commodity area.
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Requirements
- Previous buying/purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing suppliers and procurement activities.
- ERP experience (SAP desirable).
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering data.
- Experience within one or more of the following commodity areas would be beneficial:
- Engines & Mechanical Components
- Composites
- Marine Components
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If you are interested in the Commodity Buyer based in Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, please apply today.
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