Drive Strategic Procurement Excellence as a Commodity Manager
Location: Near Daventry/Banbury
Hours: 08.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday
Contract Basis: Permanent
* Are you an experienced purchaser who thrives on a fast-paced environment?
* Do you have experience working in Automotive / Manufacturing / Aerospace industries?
This is an exciting opportunity for a Commodity Manager to join a forward-thinking, luxury automotive environment focused on delivering world-class vehicles with exceptional attention to detail. As a Commodity Manager, you will take ownership of a defined spend portfolio, driving strategic procurement activities and ensuring seamless material flow across a highly collaborative, cross-functional setting.
Why Join?
You will operate in a quality-driven, low-volume manufacturing environment where precision and excellence are at the core of every decision. The Commodity Manager plays a pivotal role in influencing supplier strategy, cost optimisation, and programme success, while working within a supportive and growth-focused culture.
Key Responsibilities of the Commodity Manager:
* Lead sourcing activities, commercial risk management, and supplier negotiations for global production commodities
* Drive cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining supply continuity
* Develop and implement robust commodity and supplier strategies aligned to business objectives
* Manage supplier relationships to maximise performance across cost, quality, and deliverySupport vehicle development through effective procurement planning and execution
* Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver procurement input into programme and project milestones
* Process and manage purchase orders to support production and launch requirements
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain activities
Ready to Join the Team?
If you are an experienced Commodity Manager seeking a role where you can influence strategy and drive tangible impact, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance automotive environment.
Apply now with your CV, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps. All applications are handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Key Skills:
Procurement, Commodity Strategy, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction, Negotiation, MRP Systems, Low Volume Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Automotive Procurement, Commercial Risk
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