Company Description
Curious about what it's like to work at Bulten? We are proud to be one of the few leading companies in the global fastener market that takes full responsibility for innovative and sustainable fastener solutions. We have a strong global presence, with manufacturing on three continents. Our employees are our greatest asset, and their collective knowledge is crucial to Bulten's long‑term success.
Vacancy details
Job title: Commodity Manager (Scunthorpe)
Role Purpose
The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all assigned product categories to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and supply continuity. Build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, manage risk, and drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and timely delivery. Role reports to the Procurement Manager in the UK.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies and manage purchasing activities with nominated suppliers
* Identify, evaluate, and onboard new sources of supply, ensuring that the supplier strategy fulfils the needs of Bulten and its customers with respect to quality, sustainability, logistics and act as an escalation point when required
* Lead contract negotiations and set pricing agreements; initiate and conduct cost saving projects to evaluate competitiveness of the supply base
* Actively drive supplier/SKU rationalisation, consolidating volumes towards strategic or preferred vendors
* Update and maintain purchase related data and registers in M3 (i.e. price lists)
* Drive value engineering initiatives managing projects that contribute to Bulten's long‑term profitability
* Analyse market trends, supply risks, and cost drivers and develop contingency plans
* Manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost, innovation). Report progress in Canea
* Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams
* Responsible for the communication and adherence of all direct reports to Bulten Health and Safety Policy and procedures
* Other duties as assigned
* Knowledge of and adherence to ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949
* Knowledge of and adherence to Bulten Group & Bulten Ltd Health and Safety Policy and procedures
* Knowledge of and adherence to Bulten Ltd Environmental Policy
* Assist as required with any other reasonable request in line with business needs or customer/client requirements
Candidate Profile
Essential
* Relevant degree in a commercial or purchasing-related field
* Minimum 5 Years Of Experience In a Commercial Role
* Proactive and self‑motivated, with a strong sense of responsibility for outcomes
* Strong negotiation and contract management skills
* Strategic sourcing expertise
* Cost analysis and financial acumen
* Supplier relationship management
* Risk management & problem‑solving
* Data analysis (ERP/MRP systems knowledge preferred)
* Excellent communication & cross‑functional collaboration
* Project management skills
Desirable
* Good understanding of supply chain procedures
* Strong knowledge of automotive industry requirements
* Knowledge of and adherence to ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949
Our Offer
* Full time permanent position
* Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week
* Competitive Salary
* 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
* 8% Company Pension Scheme contributions from Day One
* Life Insurance Scheme x 4 of salary
* Westfield Health Cash Mosaic Scheme
Vacancy location
United Kingdom, Scunthorpe
Requester
Hiring Manager: Tim Kitson
E-Mail
Dave.Webster@bulten.com
Position start date
05/05/2026
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