https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-commodity-buyer-contechs-consulting--e19e8ef0-2811-4827-bda9-99cefa2a3c67 RSS feed for Direct Commodity Buyer at Contechs Consulting. en-gb Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:01:48 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-commodity-buyer-contechs-consulting--e19e8ef0-2811-4827-bda9-99cefa2a3c67 https://jobs.co.uk/job/direct-commodity-buyer-contechs-consulting--e19e8ef0-2811-4827-bda9-99cefa2a3c67 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:52:03 GMT Location: Essex | Salary: 27.38-27.38 Hourly | Type: Contract | Order Ref: 56511 Position Title: Direct Commodity Buyer Duration: 12 Month Contract Location: Dunton, Essex Position Description:Direct Commodity Buyer - Powertrain ComponentsA 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 and optimal supply base.Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processesComplete sourcing documentation in line with program timing and cost targetsPlace production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedureEnsure 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 targetsLead cost recovery actions (e.g. warranty claims, ... Contract