Commodity Buyer

About the role

Cebi Luxembourg, the production site of the Cebi Group in Steinsel, Luxembourg, is looking for a Commodity Buyer (M/F) to strengthen its Purchasing Department. The buyer develops and implements purchasing strategies and manages supplier selection, negotiation and performance, working closely with Supply Planning, Quality and Engineering teams to secure the supply chain and optimise purchasing performance.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement purchasing strategies for goods and services in line with company objectives.
• Manage supplier sourcing and selection, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract management.
• Negotiate prices, commercial terms and framework agreements to achieve cost optimisation while ensuring supply continuity.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and resolve supplier issues within agreed timelines.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives on quality, costs, lead times, payment terms and purchasing processes.
• Monitor market trends and supplier capabilities to spot opportunities and risks, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies and ethics.
• Collaborate with internal customers and take part in cross-functional projects and strategic purchasing initiatives.
• Ensure material availability through close cooperation with Supply Planning and suppliers, and develop long-term partnerships with key suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing documentation, supplier records and contract files, and contribute to risk management.

Required profile

• Engineering degree or degree in Economics with a specialisation in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Sales, preferably with several years of experience in Purchasing, Materials Management or an equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in supplier sourcing, negotiations and contract management in an industrial environment.
• Excellent command of French and English, spoken and written; additional languages are an asset.
• Analytical, results-oriented, proactive and able to work autonomously while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required skills

• Experience with framework agreements and purchase orders.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methods such as 5 Whys or Fishbone diagrams.
• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office; knowledge of AS/400 is an advantage.