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
Develop and implement global commodity strategies for direct materials supporting Small and Aero Gas Turbine auxiliary systems
Lead and develop a high‑performing team of Commodity Managers, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Strengthen supply chain resilience by identifying and developing suppliers in new sourcing regions and adapting strategies to changing global market conditions
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to improve performance, support capacity expansion, and ensure long‑term supply continuity
Partner closely with Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Corporate Procurement teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
Provide expert guidance on cost reduction opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies
Lead complex commercial negotiations, supplier development activities, and strategic sourcing initiatives across a global supplier network
Support the development and continuous improvement of Procurement and Commodity Management processes, tools, and best practices
Monitor market trends, geopolitical developments, and industry changes to proactively manage risk and identify opportunities
What You Bring
Degree qualification in a technical, engineering, business, supply chain, or related discipline
Significant experience within Commodity Management, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Proven leadership experience managing teams and developing people within a complex business environment
Strong track record developing and implementing commodity strategies, supplier development programmes, and sourcing initiatives
Experience managing contract negotiations, supplier performance, and capacity expansion projects
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple functions and organisational levels
Experience operating within a global supplier environment and matrix organisation
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Ability to work effectively across different cultures and international business environments
Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
Benefits
26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served
Company Car
Generous Bonus scheme
Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle‑to‑work schemes, and more
A class‑leading adjustable pension scheme
Opportunities for career development and continuous learning
The opportunity to lead global sourcing strategies within a critical business area
Exposure to international suppliers, markets, and senior business stakeholders
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