Commodity Buyers - contract

Commodity Buyers (x4)
Contract: Min 8 weeks
Location: Woking with some hybrid working
Rate: Competitive day rates

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Commodity Buyers to join a high-performance manufacturing business on a short-term contract basis. These roles sit within a fast-paced procurement function and cover a range of commodity groups, including Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body-in-White, and Carbon.
Working closely with Procurement, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams, you’ll play a key role in sourcing, negotiating, and finalising supplier agreements — ensuring the business secures the best possible balance of cost, quality, and technology for future programmes.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Negotiate and finalise supplier contracts across assigned commodities.
•    Mitigate cost increases and lead cost-down initiatives.
•    Develop and execute sourcing strategies in partnership with Engineering and Supplier Quality.
•    Conduct supplier assessments and present sourcing recommendations.
•    Ensure suppliers meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
•    Act as the main point of contact for supplier relationships and internal stakeholders.
•    Support risk analysis, total acquisition cost reviews, and cross-functional decision-making.

About You:
•    Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline (MCIPS qualification desirable).
•    Proven experience in a manufacturing purchasing role (automotive or similar sector preferred).
•    Strong background in procurement or commodity buying.
•    Experience developing and implementing commodity strategies.
•    Skilled in negotiation and contract management.
•    Excellent communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
•    Analytical and detail-oriented, with a proactive, collaborative approach.