https://jobs.co.uk/job/commodity-buyer-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--1806ed23-9025-4197-8506-e296f26cfe8d RSS feed for Commodity Buyer at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. en-gb Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:08:32 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/commodity-buyer-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--1806ed23-9025-4197-8506-e296f26cfe8d https://jobs.co.uk/job/commodity-buyer-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--1806ed23-9025-4197-8506-e296f26cfe8d Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:52:27 GMT Location: Surrey | Salary: 45000.00-45000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Your new companyOur client operates in a highly complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment where procurement is central to driving performance and competitive advantage.You''ll join a high-performing, agile team, working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Legal. This is a visible role with real influence-offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape strategic sourcing decisions.Taking ownership of a defined commodity area, you''ll lead sourcing activity and manage supplier relationships to deliver best-in-class outcomes across cost, quality, and innovation.Your new roleOwn end-to-end sourcing across Powertrain / Electric Drive commoditiesNegotiate and implement robust supplier contracts aligned to business goalsDrive cost optimisation and deliver tangible savingsDevelop and execute forward-thinking commodity strategiesLead supplier selection, evaluation, and sourcing recommendationsEnsure supplier performance meets programme targets (cost, quality, timing, technical)Act as the key interface for supplier relationship management (SRM)Support risk mitigation, total cost analysis, and supply chain resilienceWork cross-functionally to align com... Permanent