Commodity Buyer
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories including professional services, IT, facilities, and workforce solutions.
Role type
Strategic Commodity Buyer (Indirect Spend)
Builds
Framework agreements, service contracts, and supplier performance improvements for business support services.
Domain
Procurement / Indirect Spend / Business Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, cost optimization, risk management, stakeholder engagement, spend analysis, tender/RFQ management
Preferred skills
Experience in aerospace or high-tech industry, experience in complex international environments
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies for assigned indirect spend categories; Lead supplier selection, tender and RFQ processes; Negotiate commercial agreements and service contracts; Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements; Identify cost-saving opportunities; Monitor supplier risks and support business continuity; Provide reporting on spend, savings, and supplier performance
Seniority
Mid-Senior, strategic and operational