Global Commodity Buyer, Musical Instruments

Description We're looking for a hands-on Global Commodity Buyer to own purchasing for two of Hal Leonard's core direct-material categories: Sheet Music and Musical Instruments . This is a newly structured seat under our Global Purchasing function — the first of a new model where each buyer owns a defined set of commodities end-to-end, rather than a single narrow category. We are actively integrating AI and automation into all areas of the business and expect candidates with a mindset focused on improving efficiency and delivering a better user experience. Key responsibilities Own Musical Instruments purchasing globally, end-to-end — supplier landscape, sourcing, POs, order confirmations, master data and price files for the US and Europe. Document and stabilise the inherited MI category first — rebuild supplier contacts, open POs, terms and product knowledge into a clean, shared record (not one person's head). Bring Sheet Music buying (paper, print, binding) into the same structure — one owned category with documented suppliers and terms. Protect US direct-material supply into the holiday peak — no availability gaps on either category attributable to the handover. Work AI-first — operate the tiered approval model, feed the spend cube, use automated PO/confirmation workflows rather than manual handling. Negotiate and consolidate — standard terms, framework agreements and a tidier supplier base; support the Global Purchasing Manager's savings target on these commodities. Feed th