Commodity Manager
4 days ago
Larbert
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 supply Experience 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 support This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced Commodity Manager who wants commercial ownership, visibility, and progression within a major UK manufacturing business.