Aerospace Commodity Strategy Lead

Manpower UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to lead procurement strategy and monitor supplier performance across aerospace commodities such as machining, raw materials, and electro-mechanical components. The role requires translating technical requirements into commercially sound sourcing decisions for a global supplier base.

The position is a six-month contract with a rate of £85 per hour inside IR35, based in Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience; CIPS qualification preferred.
• Significant experience in commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings, leading sourcing initiatives, and negotiating complex supplier agreements.
• Experience managing supplier transitions or transfer-of-work projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement multi-year commodity strategies aligned to business objectives and demand forecasts.
• Analyse spend, market conditions, capacity, cost drivers, and supply risks to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead supplier sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, bid evaluation, and supplier selection.
• Present sourcing strategies and business cases to senior stakeholders.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations using should-cost analysis, benchmarking, cost modelling, and market intelligence.
• Monitor supplier pricing, inflation, raw material trends, and foreign exchange impacts.
• Negotiate and manage LTAs that secure supply, capacity, and pricing stability.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve qualification requirements, FAI, and production approvals.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or Engineering (CIPS preferred)

Tools

Should-Cost Analysis

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Job description

Manpower UK in Gloucestershire is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to lead procurement strategy and monitor supplier performance across aerospace commodities such as machining, raw materials, and electro-mechanical components. The role requires translating technical requirements into commercially sound sourcing decisions for a global supplier base.

The position is a six-month contract with a rate of £85 per hour inside IR35, based in Gloucestershire.