PHINIA

Commodity Buyer

Stonehouse - United Kingdom Full time

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

 

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Position

Commodity Buyer (Grade 11)             

Salary from

£42,000 - circa £52,500

 

Location

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, UK 

About us

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.

At PHINIA, we provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.

Our Culture

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.

Career Opportunities

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

Job purpose

This is a developmental yet strategically critical role responsible for driving aggressive cost optimisation across a defined portfolio of direct material suppliers. The Commodity Buyer will lead initiatives to improve Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) while ensuring supply continuity, quality compliance, and supplier development in alignment with PHINIA’s operational and commercial goals

Key Responsibilities

Cost Leadership & Strategy

  • Develop and execute Total Acquisition Cost (TAC) improvement plans using benchmarking, resourcing, and tactical negotiations.
  • Leverage divisional and global contracts to maximise cost savings without compromising quality.
  • Lead divisional cost-saving initiatives including supplier consolidation, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and alternative sourcing strategies.

Supplier Management

  • Manage sourcing activities for direct suppliers, including RFQs, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
  • Drive supplier performance using tools such as SPS and ensure alignment with KPIs.
  • Proactively address systemic supplier delivery issues and invoice discrepancies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Support new project quotations and applications in collaboration with PLB and engineering teams.
  • Coordinate with quality, logistics, and finance to ensure supplier compliance and performance.

Operational Excellence

  • Maintain and improve SAP records and site forecast files.
  • Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs).
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance purchasing efficiency
  • Regularly attend monthly communication meetings to ensure understanding of the organisation and the importance of meeting customer as well as statutory and regulatory requirements
  • Proactively ensure quality procedures and guidelines are followed to ensure quality objectives are met
  • Escalate any customer quality concern immediately upon identification

What we’re looking for

SKILLS

  • Strong negotiation and analytical skills with a proven track record in cost reduction.
  • Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel for data analysis and forecasting.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Deep understanding of automotive quality standards (IATF 16949, ISO9001).

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE

Mandatory

  • 3–5 years of experience in procurement or commodity buying, preferably in the automotive sector.
  • Familiarity with global sourcing, supplier development, and contract management.
  • Experience with casting, machined components, or other automotive commodities is advantageous.

Desirable

  • HNC, HND or Degree qualified – preferably in an Engineering, Procurement or Business discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Procurement Certification: CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent professional qualifications.
  • Language Skills: Additional language capabilities (e.g., German, Spanish, Mandarin) for global sourcing.

ATTRIBUTES                                                                                                                 

  • Self-motivated and have a strong and flexible attitude towards work
  • Ability to stay calm in high stress situations
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Team Orientated
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and to deadline when required
  • The ability to prioritise and organise own workload
  • To comply to PHINIA Health, Safety and Environmental regulations such as PPE showing responsibility of personal safety and that of others.
  • Treat work colleagues with respect. (Equality and Diversity)

What we offer

  • We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value.
  • We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed.

What we believe

  • Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers
  • Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively
  • Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional
  • Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse
  • Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right
  • Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

Safety

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance, supporting the health and wellness of our employees!

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and training. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.

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WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

  • Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

  • Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

  • Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

  • Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

  • Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before the unsolicited resume or offer is received.

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Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.