Commodity Buyer

PHINIA Inc; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Stonehouse seeks a Commodity Buyer to enhance purchasing efficiency and maintain SAP records. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and knowledge of IATF 16949 standards. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for development in a dynamic environment focused on alternative fuels and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits programs

Formal development opportunities

Health and well-being resources

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in procurement or commodity buying, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Strong understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO9001).
• Familiarity with global sourcing, supplier development, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve SAP records and site forecast files.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures and guidelines.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for purchasing efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Engineering, Procurement or Business

Procurement Certification: CIPS, CPSM

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

**Commodity Buyer (Grade 11)** * Maintain and improve SAP records and site forecast files.* Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs).* Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance purchasing efficiency* Regularly attend monthly communication meetings to ensure understanding of the organisation and the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements* Proactively ensure quality procedures and guidelines are followed to ensure quality objectives are met* Escalate any customer quality concern immediately upon identification* Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a proven track record in cost reduction.* Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel for data analysis and forecasting.* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.* Deep understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO9001).* 3–5 years of experience in procurement or commodity buying, preferably in the automotive sector.* Familiarity with global sourcing, supplier development, and contract management.* Experience with casting, machined components, or other automotive commodities is advantageous.* HNC, HND or Degree qualified – preferably in an Engineering, Procurement or Business discipline, or equivalent experience.* Procurement Certification: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional qualifications.* Language Skills: Additional language capabilities (e.g., German, Spanish, Mandarin) for global sourcing.* Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work* Ability to stay calm in high stress situations* Ability to communicate at all levels* Team Orientated* Excellent attention to detail* Ability to work under pressure and to deadline when required* The ability to prioritise and organise own workload* To comply to PHINIA Health, Safety and Environmental regulations such as PPE showing responsibility of personal safety and that of others.* Treat work colleagues with respect. (Equality and Diversity)* We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.* We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.* Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers* Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively* Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional* Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse* Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right* Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results**CAREER OPPORTUNITIES**We manage talent as seriously as we manage our businesses and encourage you to learn about our proud history, strong culture, technologies and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Start your future with PHINIA now!Join the PHINIA team and be a part of an industry-leading company in fuel systems, aftermarket distribution, and combustion technologies. As we drive the transition to alternative fuels and hydrogen combustion, we're seeking talents who want to have a positive impact on the future of transportation. Established relationships with global OEMs and a focus on balanced and synergistic exposure among multiple markets, PHINIA is the place to be.”