Interim Commodity Manager (18-Month Contract)
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commodity Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation on an 18-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving cost efficiencies, and strengthening supplier relationships across a critical spend area.
The Role
As Commodity Manager, you will take ownership of a defined category (or categories), leading end-to-end sourcing activity and delivering measurable value to the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure the supply base is aligned with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet business needs
Lead competitive sourcing processes, including RFQs, tenders, and supplier negotiations
Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and terms & conditions to optimise commercial outcomes
Develop and implement commodity strategies that support cost reduction and risk mitigation
Drive continuous cost-saving and value improvement initiatives
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery standards are met
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams
Monitor market trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned commodities
About You
Proven experience in a Commodity Manager, Category Manager, or Senior Buyer role, ideally gained in the aerospace industry
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings
Experience managing supplier relationships and complex contracts
Commercially focused with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment is desirable
What's on Offer
Salary to £65,000
Car allowance
Hybrid
Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment
Immediate or short-notice start preferred
Interested? To apply, please follow the apply now link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.
At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
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