Commodity Buyer (International Suppliers)
📍 ELTON HQ, Avlonas Attica, Greece | Supply Chain
Division
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
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About Us:
We are a leading
multinational group in the distribution of chemical raw materials and food ingredients, serving B2B customers across multiple European markets. Our
business is built on strong supplier partnerships, commercial excellence, and
deep market knowledge in both specialties and commodities.
As part of our growth
strategy, we are strengthening our commercial buying capabilities for commodity raw materials.
The Role:
We are looking for a Commodity Buyer to manage the commercial buying of commodity raw materials from non-exclusive international suppliers.
This role is fully focused on buying and sourcing activities, based on price benchmarking, supplier comparison and contract negotiations.
Import operations, logistics coordination and customs clearance are handled by
dedicated internal teams.
You will own the
buying decisions for specific commodity categories, working closely with Sales and Supply Chain to secure competitive prices, reliable supply and
flexible commercial terms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage
the commercial buying of selected commodity raw materials
from international suppliers
- Conduct
market research and price benchmarking across alternative suppliers
- Compare
offers and select suppliers based on price, availability and commercial terms
- Lead
commercial negotiations (pricing, payment terms, contract duration,
volumes)
- Manage
spot buying and contract buying, depending on market conditions
- Monitor
commodity market trends and price movements
- Maintain
strong commercial relationships with non-exclusive suppliers abroad
- Present
buying proposals and price comparisons to internal stakeholders
- Work closely with Sales and Planning to align buying decisions with business
needs