Direct Commodity Buyer
CV-LibraryBasildon, EssexcontractPosted: 17 June 2026
Apply NowThe RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative and effective solutions for our UK customers in the area of Automotive Engineering. RLE INTERNATIONAL is represented at locations close to its customers in Europe, Asia and USA.
Position Description:
Rate: £27.38ph (Via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £35.89 after 13 weeks under AWR’s – Agency Worker Regulations.
Direct Commodity Buyer
Powertrain components
A 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 & optimal supply base.
Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes.
Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets
Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure
Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support client volumes
Skills Required:
* Quality: Monitor supplier quality performance versus expectation (working with Supplier Technical Assistance) Cost
* Drive supplier performance to deliver non-design / design annual part cost reduction targets
* Lead cost recovery actions (e.g. warranty claims, supplier overpayments etc.)
* Manage Cost & Design Targets with cross functional team
* Work with Cost Estimating to identify commercial opportunities based on supplier part cost breakdowns and Optimal Cost Estimates (OCEs)
* Handle Raw Material negotiations & support distressed supplier management
* Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities Demonstrable understanding of current challenges facing the automotive industry and the role of purchasing to support the business
* Excellent negotiation skills to drive cost reduction and protect supply
* Outstanding interpersonal skills including relationship building
* Experience of working in cross functional teams
* Excellent numerical and analytical data skills
* Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
* An ability to present competently
* An ability to travel on company business as required
* Strong organizational and project management skills; self-starter
Experience Required:
Strong experience required within a Purchasing setting, preferably automotive.
Education Required/Preferred:
Degree qualified or equivalent experience required
Additional Information:
** INSIDE IR35**
Location: Dunton 4 days a week required in the office.
Possibility of Travel
Eligibility: Sponsorship is NOT offered on this role and you must have the right to work in the UK
Position Description:
Rate: £27.38ph (Via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £35.89 after 13 weeks under AWR’s – Agency Worker Regulations.
Direct Commodity Buyer
Powertrain components
A 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 & optimal supply base.
Perform benchmarking activities such as market tests to create/maintain a world-class supply base and follow sourcing processes.
Complete sourcing documentation in line with program timing & cost targets
Place production purchase / tool orders in line with purchasing procedure
Ensure suppliers have sufficient installed capacity to support client volumes
Skills Required:
* Quality: Monitor supplier quality performance versus expectation (working with Supplier Technical Assistance) Cost
* Drive supplier performance to deliver non-design / design annual part cost reduction targets
* Lead cost recovery actions (e.g. warranty claims, supplier overpayments etc.)
* Manage Cost & Design Targets with cross functional team
* Work with Cost Estimating to identify commercial opportunities based on supplier part cost breakdowns and Optimal Cost Estimates (OCEs)
* Handle Raw Material negotiations & support distressed supplier management
* Strong business and commercial acumen and excellent written and verbal abilities Demonstrable understanding of current challenges facing the automotive industry and the role of purchasing to support the business
* Excellent negotiation skills to drive cost reduction and protect supply
* Outstanding interpersonal skills including relationship building
* Experience of working in cross functional teams
* Excellent numerical and analytical data skills
* Fully competent with Microsoft Office Tools
* An ability to present competently
* An ability to travel on company business as required
* Strong organizational and project management skills; self-starter
Experience Required:
Strong experience required within a Purchasing setting, preferably automotive.
Education Required/Preferred:
Degree qualified or equivalent experience required
Additional Information:
** INSIDE IR35**
Location: Dunton 4 days a week required in the office.
Possibility of Travel
Eligibility: Sponsorship is NOT offered on this role and you must have the right to work in the UK