Escape Recruitment is working with an established UK manufacturer who is recruiting a Commodity Manager to join their Procurement & Materials Team at their headquarters.
This is a senior commercial role with full ownership of a defined Commodity Group and its supplier base.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute commodity strategies
Take full commercial responsibility for your supplier portfolio
Lead, develop and mentor a team of Category Buyers and a Procurement Engineer
Act as an escalation point for high-level supplier issues
Drive supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery
Make pragmatic commercial decisions to protect production continuity
Support Design Engineering with early supplier involvement and Design for Cost
Manage supply risk and ensure stability of supplyExperience and knowledge required for the role:
Proven experience in commodity management within manufacturing
Experience of leading and mentoring successful teams
Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
Proven commercial acumen and negotiation capability
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Confident decision-maker in a fast-paced production environment
Degree qualified in Engineering or Business (MCIPS desirable) Benefits
Car allowance + Bonus
37-hour week - Early Friday Finish
Hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
26 days holiday + bank holidays
CIPS and leadership development supportThis is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced Commodity Manager who wants commercial ownership, visibility, and progression within a major UK manufacturing business