Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager

Telford – Hybrid Working

£50,000 | 37.5 hours – flexible working available

We are recruiting for a Commodity Manager to join a well-established business in Telford, with multiple sites.

If you have strategic buying or procurement experience, this could be a brilliant opportunity for you, where you can further develop your skills and experience. It offers an opportunity to take ownership of multiple key commodity areas across a global supply chain.

You will be driving cost optimisation, supplier performance and long-term sourcing strategy within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role would suit someone commercially focused, analytical and confident managing supplier relationships and performance.

What you’ll be doing as a Commodity Manager

• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies across multiple commodity areas

• Managing supplier relationships, performance and negotiations

• Leading RFQs, cost modelling and value analysis projects

• Driving cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives

• Monitoring market trends and supply chain risks

• Supporting engineering and operational teams with supplier selection and new product introduction

• Managing contracts, commercial agreements and supplier risk

What they are looking for in a Commodity Manager

• Previous commodity management, strategic buying or procurement experience

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

• Experience managing supplier performance

• Strong Excel skills

Benefits package for the Commodity Manager

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays

• Company pension

• Life assurance

• Employee discount scheme

• Long Service Awards

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Medicash Scheme

• Flexi Holiday Scheme

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a business where they can use their existing skills whilst continuing to grow, learn and develop their career.