Escape Recruitment is working with an established UK manufacturer who is recruiting a Commodity Manager to join their Procurement & Materials Team at their headquarters.
This is a senior commercial role with full ownership of a defined Commodity Group and its supplier base.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute commodity strategies
* Take full commercial responsibility for your supplier portfolio
* Lead, develop and mentor a team of Category Buyers and a Procurement Engineer
* Act as an escalation point for high-level supplier issues
* Drive supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery
* Make pragmatic commercial decisions to protect production continuity
* Support Design Engineering with early supplier involvement and Design for Cost
* Manage supply risk and ensure stability of supply
Experience and knowledge required for the role:
* Proven experience in commodity management within manufacturing
* Experience of leading and mentoring successful teams
* Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
* Proven commercial acumen and negotiation capability
* Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders
* Confident decision-maker in a fast-paced production environment
* Degree qualified in Engineering or Business (MCIPS desirable)
Benefits
* Car allowance + Bonus
* 37-hour week - Early Friday Finish
* Hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays
* CIPS and leadership development support
This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced Commodity Manager who wants commercial ownership, visibility, and progression within a major UK manufacturing business.