Commodity Manager

Contact:

Sally Davis

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692830-03112026_

Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2026-12-03

Commodity Manager - Mechanical Subcontract & Raw Materials

The opportunity

Our client is a long-established, world-leading engineering manufacturer where quality and supply continuity really matter. They are looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to take full ownership of a complex, high-value commodity portfolio.

This is a role for someone who wants genuine responsibility. You will set the strategy, lead the big negotiations and be the person the business turns to on supply-chain decisions. You will do it as part of a busy, collaborative Sourcing team that shares knowledge, backs each other up and values experience.

What you'll own

• Commodity strategy for mechanical products, machining, surface treatments, components and raw materials, covering supplier segmentation, capacity, cost drivers, lead times, quality, sustainability and obsolescence


• The commercial and supply-chain input to make-or-buy decisions for machined and mechanical parts


• The supply-chain risk register for your portfolio, including sole-source exposure, constrained capacity, sub-tier dependencies and trade risk, with mitigation plans agreed and tracked


• Major supplier negotiations


• Senior-level relationships with key suppliers to improve cost, quality and delivery, and to resolve significant technical, commercial or schedule issues


• Identifying, qualifying and developing new suppliers in line with company strategy


• Shaping major supply-chain contracts, including contract type and length

How you'll work

• As the link between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Programmes and the supply chain


• Alongside Design and Manufacturing Engineering from early in the design cycle, so parts are manufacturable and competitively sourced


• Leading cross-functional teams on major technical or production issues


• Leading programmes to develop in-house capability where that is the right strategy


• Taking a key role in Quarterly Business Reviews and supporting Account Managers and the Sales function


• Working with customer, government and external assurance bodies on supplier and compliance reviews

What you'll bring

• A proven track record as a Commodity or Category Manager covering machined components, mechanical products, surface treatments or metallic raw materials


• Evidence of building and delivering category strategies


• Supply-chain experience in a regulated, high-complexity environment


• A solid working knowledge of machining, fabrication, forging, casting, heat treatment, surface treatment and material conversion, and their cost drivers


• Strong analytical skills, from quotes and cost breakdowns to commodity indices and capacity data


• Experience managing sole-source or capacity-constrained suppliers where switching is difficult


• Project or programme management experience leading cross-functional activity


• Excellent negotiation, presentation and influencing skills at both senior and working level


• You must be legally entitled to work in the UK to apply

Interested?

If you are an experienced Commodity Manager ready for a role with real ownership and a strong team behind you, we'd like to hear from you.

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