https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-commodity-buyer-contechs-consulting--220c85cb-f691-4afd-b258-b97bbe10ca78 RSS feed for Direct Commodity Buyer at Contechs Consulting. en-gb Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:04:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-commodity-buyer-contechs-consulting--220c85cb-f691-4afd-b258-b97bbe10ca78 https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-commodity-buyer-contechs-consulting--220c85cb-f691-4afd-b258-b97bbe10ca78 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Essex | Salary: £27.38/hour Inside IR35 - Umbrella Rate | Type: Contract | Order Ref: 56511 Position Title: Direct Commodity Buyer Duration: 12 Month Contract Location: Dunton, Essex Position Description: Direct Commodity Buyer - Powertrain Components A great opportunity to work in commodity purchase with a supply base facing unprecedented levels of change with the move from internal combustion engines to EV/AV. Sourcing - Develop sourcing strategies looking at the transition from ICE to BEV to leverage best value outcomes for the business in value, quality, efficiency and capability with a financially stable & optimal supply base. Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support Client volumes Skills Required: Quality - Monitor supplier quality performance versus Client expectation (working with Supplier Technical Assistance) Cost - Drive supplier performance to deliver non-design / design annual part cost reduction targets Le... Contract