Full job descriptionCommodity Manager - Mechanical Subcontract & Raw Materials

The opportunity
Our client is a long-established, world-leading engineering manufacturer where quality and supply continuity really matter. They are looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to take full ownership of a complex, high-value commodity portfolio.
This is a role for someone who wants genuine responsibility. You will set the strategy, lead the big negotiations and be the person the business turns to on supply-chain decisions. You will do it as part of a busy, collaborative Sourcing team that shares knowledge, backs each other up and values experience.
What you’ll own
*Commodity strategy for mechanical products, machining, surface treatments, components and raw materials, covering supplier segmentation, capacity, cost drivers, lead times, quality, sustainability and obsolescence
*The commercial and supply-chain input to make-or-buy decisions for machined and mechanical parts
*The supply-chain risk register for your portfolio, including sole-source exposure, constrained capacity, sub-tier dependencies and trade risk, with mitigation plans agreed and tracked
*Major supplier negotiations
*Senior-level relationships with key suppliers to improve cost, quality and delivery, and to resolve significant technical, commercial or schedule issues
*Identifying, qualifying and developing new suppliers in line with company strategy
*Shaping major supply-chain contracts, including contract type and length
How you’ll work
*As the link between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Programmes and the supply chain
*Alongside Design and Manufacturing Engineering from early in the design cycle, so parts are manufacturable and competitively sourced
*Leading cross-functional teams on major technical or production issues
*Leading programmes to develop in-house capability where that is the right strategy
*Taking a key role in Quarterly Business Reviews and supporting Account Managers and the Sales function
*Working with customer, government and external assurance bodies on supplier and compliance reviews
What you’ll bring
*A proven track record as a Commodity or Category Manager covering machined components, mechanical products, surface treatments or metallic raw materials
*Evidence of building and delivering category strategies
*Supply-chain experience in a regulated, high-complexity environment
*A solid working knowledge of machining, fabrication, forging, casting, heat treatment, surface treatment and material conversion, and their cost drivers
*Strong analytical skills, from quotes and cost breakdowns to commodity indices and capacity data
*Experience managing sole-source or capacity-constrained suppliers where switching is difficult
*Project or programme management experience leading cross-functional activity
*Excellent negotiation, presentation and influencing skills at both senior and working level
*You must be legally entitled to work in the UK to apply
Interested?
If you are an experienced Commodity Manager ready for a role with real ownership and a strong team behind you, we’d like to hear from you. Send your CV to quoting "Commodity Manager - Mechanical" in the subject line.