Head of Commodity Core Engine Small & Aero Gas Turbines
About the Role
Location United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Warwickshire Warwick Company Industrial Turbine Company (UK) Limited Organization Gas Services Business Unit Distributed Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Experienced Professional
A Snapshot of Your Day
As the Head of Commodity Management for Gas Turbine Auxiliaries, you will lead a team of commodity management professionals responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across a critical global supply chain. Your day will involve collaborating with procurement leaders, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to ensure supply continuity, improve resilience, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost competitiveness across our Small and Aero Gas Turbine businesses. Operating within a global matrix organisation, you will play a key role in shaping commodity strategies, identifying new sourcing opportunities, mitigating supply chain risks, and supporting business growth objectives. This is a highly visible leadership position that combines strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and people development. How You'll Make an Impact
1. Develop and implement global commodity strategies for direct materials supporting Small and Aero Gas Turbine auxiliary systems
2. Lead and develop a high-performing team of Commodity Managers, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
3. Strengthen supply chain resilience by identifying and developing suppliers in new sourcing regions and adapting strategies to changing global market conditions.
4. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve performance, support capacity expansion, and ensure long-term supply continuity.
5. Partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Corporate Procurement teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
6. Provide expert guidance on cost reduction opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies
7. Lead complex commercial negotiations, supplier development activities, and strategic sourcing initiatives across a global supplier network
8. Support the development and continuous improvement of Procurement and Commodity Management processes, tools, and best practices.
9. Monitor market trends, geopolitical developments, and industry changes to proactively manage risk and identify opportunities.
What You Bring
10. Degree qualified in a technical, engineering, business, supply chain, or related discipline
11. Significant experience within Commodity Management, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
12. Proven leadership experience managing teams and developing people within a complex business environment.
13. Strong track record developing and implementing commodity strategies, supplier development programmes, and sourcing initiatives.
14. Experience managing contract negotiations, supplier performance, and capacity expansion projects.
15. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple functions and organisational levels.
16. Experience operating within a global supplier environment and matrix organisation.
17. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
18. Ability to work effectively across different cultures and international business environments.
19. Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.