Commodity Buyer

DENSO Europe

Commodity Buyer responsible for purchasing assigned commodities and evaluating suppliers for a company. Identifying cost-reduction opportunities and managing supplier relationships in a business context.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMaryville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $79,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Executes purchase contracts for assigned commodities.
Identifies, researches, and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes factors driving market price, evaluates and compares current price to market to secure reduced prices.
Analyzes and evaluates supplier bids, proposals, or quotations; negotiate prices and delivery conditions; and commits to purchases (within established limits of authority) with terms that are in the organization's best interest.
Interprets inventory targets, production schedules, purchase requisitions, orders, and other documents to coordinate purchasing activities with the organization's current and anticipated demand for goods and materials.
Conducts ongoing and annual cost reduction analysis. Creates recommendations, presentations and reports out to management.
Evaluates and provides recommendation to update current processes and procedures in order to ensure maximum efficiency in purchasing efforts.
Acts as a resource to less experienced personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field
2-5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of Purchasing procedures and terms
Knowledge of supply chain theories
Ability to break down and analyze supplier price proposals
Excellent written and oral communication skills and good presentation skills
Competent level of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel
Analytical skills
Ability to calculate mathematical figures and amounts such as discounts, interest and percentages
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
401K with 4% Company Match
Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
Bonus Program
FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer Opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Cost Reduction AnalysisSupplier EvaluationPrice NegotiationMathematical CalculationsInventory Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime Management SkillsCustomer Service SkillsTeam Collaboration