Commodity Buyer
Date: Aug 8, 2025
Location: Gliwice, PL
Company: DRiV
We’re seeking a driven and analytical Commodity Buyer to play a key role in shaping our sourcing strategies, building strong supplier partnerships, and driving cost-competitive solutions for a leading manufacturing organization. Reporting directly to the Commodity Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our procurement process — from market research to negotiation, from data analysis to project implementation.
What You’ll Do
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Partner with the Commodity Manager to develop and execute commodity strategies.
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Research materials and suppliers to become the go-to expert in your commodity area.
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Prepare impactful documentation for supplier meetings, negotiations, and management presentations.
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Lead RFQ (Request for Quotation) and RFI (Request for Information) processes — from launch to evaluation.
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Liaise between suppliers and internal teams (Engineering, Operations, Marketing) to ensure smooth communication.
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Analyze financial results to recommend best-value sourcing decisions.
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Resolve invoice and pricing discrepancies while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
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Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency in procurement.
What makes you successful
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Materials Management, or Logistics (CPIM certification is a plus).
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Experience: 3–5 years in Purchasing/Procurement or Materials Management, ideally in high-volume manufacturing.
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Strong understanding of RFQ processes, supplier management, and data analysis.
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Proven track record working with global teams to deliver savings and process improvements.
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Excellent communication skills in English; other languages are an advantage.
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Ability to travel internationally when needed.
What we offer
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Work in an international, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
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Opportunities for professional growth through training, global projects.
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