Location: Ipswich
Salary: Competitive salary package
Summary: An opportunity to join a division of a well established innovative global manufacturing business as a Commodity Manager, taking responsibility for developing and executing commodity supply strategy which will deliver optimum quality and cost effective products and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and execute procurement and supply chain strategy for your assigned commodities
Manage tender processes, analysis and contract negotiations encompassing total cost, risk, quality and delivery
Supplier performance management, in collaboration with Business Units, and resolution of issues, revision of supplier strategies
Lead key supplier business reviews to assess quality, delivery, cost and service performance, strategic initiatives and alignment with the businessSkills & Experience:
5+ years' experience in a similar global procurement, commodity, supply chain role
Demonstrated experience in best practice supplier performance management to drive continuous improvements
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
Experienced in implementing Lean concepts (5S, Kaizen Leadership, Value Stream Mapping etc.)
Strong relationship building and influencing skills with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
Degree qualified in Engineering, Business or Technical preferred, or equivalent experienceProcessing Your Data
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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role