Senior Commodity Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Job Title: Senior Commodity Buyer AD24 *9-12 months Fixed Term Contract* Location : Farnborough Our Vision & Why It Matters At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers. What You'll Do As a Senior Commodity Buyer - AD24, you will take ownership of a defined procurement portfolio, driving cost reduction, supplier performance, and supply continuity. Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you'll ensure effective sourcing strategies, strong commercial outcomes, and reliable supply to support parts sales growth and service delivery. What We're Looking For We're looking for a commercially driven procurement professional with strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships. You will be confident operating in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, with the ability to deliver cost, quality, and performance improvements while supporting strategic sourcing and operational procurement activities. Bonus if you have: Experience in the automotive, bus, coach, or commercial vehicle sector Knowledge of global sourcing and working with suppliers in low-cost regions Experience using ERP or P2P systems within a procurement environment A professional qualification such as CIPS or a relevant business degree What We Offer Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired: Impact : Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve. Development & Growth : Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills. Culture & Belonging : An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly. Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. Our Values - What Guides Us These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other. Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority. Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do. Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability. Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits. Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations . How to Apply If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV! We care deeply about being inclusive and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role. Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If however, you require an alternative method of applying, please give us call on +44 1324 621 672 or send an email to careers@alexander-dennis.com