Mission description
Are you a strategic thinker with a sharp commercial edge and a passion for driving supplier performance? We're looking for x2 Commodity Managers to join our team across our Machining & Casting/Forging divisions. Based at either our UK, French or Italian sites, this is your opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact commodity management role where you'll lead key supplier relationships, unlock global savings, and shape long-term sourcing strategies. Join a forward-thinking team where your expertise in negotiation, cost optimisation, and supply chain collaboration will directly influence business success.
Responsibilities
* Lead commodity management and supplier performance across assigned portfolio.
* Drive cost-saving initiatives and support business case development.
* Identify and deliver savings through negotiation, value engineering, and supplier transitions.
* Collaborate with corporate teams to unlock supply chain synergies.
* Define and execute commodity product strategy.
* Consolidate and manage global supplier contracts; validate all agreements.
* Lead or support major, high-impact negotiations.
* Shape and manage supplier panels across all products.
* Conduct regular business reviews with global suppliers.
* Align with strategic initiatives and ACT-level processes.
* Champion tools like benchmarking, cost modeling, and market analysis to strengthen negotiation outcomes.
Essential qualifications
* Knowledge and experience of Machining, casting, forging and/ or raw material.
* Excellent negotiating skills.
* Fluency in English.
Desirable qualifications
* Cost Reduction & Value Engineering.
* Proven track record in identifying and delivering savings.
* Contract Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills for high-value, complex contracts.
* Market & Cost Analysis: Proficient in benchmarking, cost modelling, and industry trend analysis.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working with engineering, finance, and operations teams.
* Project & Change Management: Able to lead initiatives and drive process improvements.
* Risk & Compliance Awareness: Understanding of supplier risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.
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