Commodity Manager

This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned manufacturer in a high-impact procurement commodity role. You'll manage complex, supply chains working closely with engineering and stakeholders to drive strategy and mitigate risk. Ideal for a commercially minded, hands-on professional who thrives in a dynamic SME culture where decisions are fast, challenges are real, and your influence is visible.

• Develop and implement commodity and sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives
• Manage supplier relationships within constrained, often single-source markets
• Lead risk management activities, including supply chain resilience and compliance
• Collaborate closely with engineering and operational stakeholders
• Support and influence internal decision-making through commercial insight
• Work cross-functionally with account managers and other commodity leads
• Maintain and update sourcing strategies, risk registers, and supplier plans

• Proven procurement or supply chain experience (engineering/manufacturing preferred)
• Ability to operate in complex, regulated environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Commercially astute with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and working in a fast-paced SME culture

This is a dynamic, fast-moving organisation with a strong heritage and global reputation. The culture is collaborative, decisions are made quickly and require adaptability. Success comes from building relationships, asking the right questions, and navigating complexity with confidence.

• Work on highly specialised, mission-critical products
• Visible impact within a globally respected brand
• Opportunity to shape strategy in a lean, agile environment
• Strong team collaboration and knowledge-sharing culture