Commodity Manager

Singer Group; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Free refreshments

Company pension

Company events

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in the UK is seeking a Commodity Manager in Procurement to own the spend portfolio for designated commodities, reporting to the Procurement Manager and aligning with global sourcing strategies. In a cross-functional environment you will drive strategic procurement, manage supplier relationships, and ensure cost-efficient material flow for vehicle development.

The role requires proven buyer experience, MRP fluency, travel as needed, and a track record in reducing costs while

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a buyer or similar Procurement role.
• Strong background in low volume, high mix manufacturing or operational environments.
• Experience of developing and communicating Procurement Commodity Strategies.
• Proficient in working with MRP systems.
• Prepared to occasionally travel for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities and negotiate contracts for assigned commodities to optimise cost and supply continuity.
• Negotiate with current and new suppliers to secure commercial solutions.
• Drive cost reduction while minimising disruption to component supply.
• Develop and implement global commodity and supplier strategies.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve delivery/quality.
• Process order requests and place supplier orders to support launches and build demand.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business goals.
• Participate in project reviews as a core team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Buyer experience

Procurement

Travel for business

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

About Us

Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.”

Location: Woodford Halse
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Procurement
Reports to: Procurement Manager

Job Summary

In this exciting role, reporting directly to the UK Procurement Manager, the Commodity Manager is responsible for the full management of the spend portfolio for a designated commodity. Working in a cross functional environment, the role is responsible for owning and driving the strategic Procurement process, whilst developing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient material flow to support our operations in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial risk, sourcing activities and negotiate contracts for assigned global production intent commodities to optimise cost, ensure supply continuity and secure commercial advantage
• Undertake contractual and price negotiations with all current and new suppliers, ensuring commercial solutions are in place to mitigate solutions, whilst maximising value for all current and future vehicle development
• Drive cost reduction activities, ensuring minimal disruption to component supply
• Develop and implement robust global commodity and supplier strategies to meet business needs across all stakeholder and manufacturing areas
• Participate and lead cross functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve delivery or quality performance with suppliers
• Process order requests and place orders with suppliers to obtain materials required to support product launches and vehicle build demand
• Collaborate in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
• Participate in all activities designed to integrate procurement within the project management process, participating as a core team member in programme and project reviews
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a buyer or similar Procurement role
• Strong background in low volume, high mix manufacturing or operational environments
• Experience of developing and communicating Procurement Commodity Strategies
• Proficient in working with MRP systems
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment
• Prepared to occasionally travel for business purposes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Wellness and employee support

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private medical insurance
• On-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Company pension
• Company events

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: http://singervehicledesign.com