Interim Commodity Manager
5 days ago
Etwall
Interim Commodity Manager (18-Month Contract)\n\nWe are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commodity Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation on an 18-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving cost efficiencies, and strengthening supplier relationships across a critical spend area.\n\nThe Role\n As Commodity Manager, you will take ownership of a defined category (or categories), leading end-to-end sourcing activity and delivering measurable value to the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure the supply base is aligned with business objectives.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet business needs\nLead competitive sourcing processes, including RFQs, tenders, and supplier negotiations\nNegotiate contracts, pricing structures, and terms & conditions to optimise commercial outcomes\nDevelop and implement commodity strategies that support cost reduction and risk mitigation\nDrive continuous cost-saving and value improvement initiatives\nBuild and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery standards are met\nCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams\nMonitor market trends, risks, and opportunities within assigned commoditiesAbout You\n\nProven experience in a Commodity Manager, Category Manager, or Senior Buyer role, ideally gained in the aerospace industry\nStrong negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings\nExperience managing supplier relationships and complex contracts\nCommercially focused with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills\nConfident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels\nExperience in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment is desirableWhat's on Offer\n\nSalary to £65,000\nCar allowance\nHybrid\nCollaborative and forward-thinking working environment\nImmediate or short-notice start preferredInterested? To apply, please follow the apply now link to send your CV to Emma Brighouse at Morgan Ryder Associates.\n\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\n\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\n\nOur commitment:\n\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes