Global Commodity Manager – Direct Raw Materials | Salary up to £75,000 | Hybrid working (Croydon) | Global remit
We're recruiting a Global Commodity Manager / Raw Materials Commodity Manager for a global manufacturing organisation operating within a specialist materials environment.
The role focuses on the strategic sourcing of direct raw materials, including polymers, resins, and chemical inputs. Reporting into the Group Head of Procurement, you'll help build maturity and structure within the direct procurement function, strengthening supply resilience, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance to support future growth.
You'll work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and technical teams, managing a global supplier base and leading a small, internationally distributed team.
Key accountabilities:
1. Develop and deliver global sourcing strategies for direct raw materials
2. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure security of supply, cost and quality performance
3. Monitor commodity markets, identify cost drivers, and lead value optimisation initiatives
4. Negotiate long-term supply agreements to support price stability and risk mitigation
5. Partner with technical and manufacturing teams to align material specifications and support product development
6. Identify and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitic...