Commodity Buyer

About the role

The Commodity Buyer will manage the end‑to‑end procurement process for high‑value project commodities, ensuring timely purchase order issuance, cost control, and quality compliance. Reporting to the Commodity Sourcing Team Leader, the role supports two distinct commodity streams: Copper & Steel and Forging & Blades.

Key responsibilities

• Issue purchase orders on schedule, meeting quality, cost, and budget targets.
• Lead supplier RFQs/RFPs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms.
• Align procurement activities with project schedules and milestones.
• Conduct technical and commercial discussions with suppliers alongside internal stakeholders.
• Monitor contract execution, manage claims, and resolve supplier disputes.
• Validate and release supplier invoices, maintaining accurate data in SAP.
• Contribute to performance metrics such as On‑Time Delivery, cost savings, and claims management.
• Participate in cost‑reduction and quality‑improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Contract Management teams.

Required profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Significant procurement/sourcing experience, preferably on complex, high‑value projects.
• Proven commercial negotiation and contract‑management expertise.
• Strong analytical mindset, risk‑management awareness, and ability to work in international, multi‑site environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP ERP.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel.
• Competence in Microsoft PowerPoint.