Commodity Manager

Preligens; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Commodity Manager to manage and execute commodity strategies. The successful candidate will ensure substantial savings and handle complex negotiation and procurement processes. With a focus on supplier relationships, this role requires expertise in commodity management and the ability to navigate complex projects. The position involves up to 15% travel to supplier locations and offers a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commodity management is essential.
• Demonstrable evidence of managed or delivered savings plans required.
• Must be able to manage complex situations and projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategy of a specific commodity.
• Deliver savings of 2% per annum against direct material spend.
• Execute contract management to maximize value from contracts.

Skills

Commodity management

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Job description

Commodity Manager

Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom • Contract type: Permanent • Contract duration: Full-time

Job Description

To manage the strategy of a specific commodity for Safran Electrical & Power. The primary function of the role is to define and execute appropriate commodity strategies to support the overall site and divisional needs.

• To ensure that the commodity being managed has over 90% of the spend covered by Agreements or Contracts
• To deliver savings of 2% per annum against direct material spend within the Commodity
• Define, elaborate and manage the commodity strategy roadmap, ensuring that appropriate supplier panels are in place to support the technology requirements of the future business
• Constantly analyse the supply base associated to the commodity and reduce, refine, and rationalize on an ongoing basis
• Execute claims against suppliers in the case of poor quality and/or delivery
• Ensure delivery of strategic Quarterly Business Reviews for key and strategic suppliers, and follow through of appropriate actions and delivery of projects as required
• Aggressive and professional execution of contract management to ensure that Safran obtain all available value from contracts agreed
• Serve as a source of escalation for Supply Chain teams when the supplier is non-responsive to business needs
• For each contract execution, participate in a Supplier Selection committee meeting to be signed off and agreed at Senior leadership levels
• Up to 15% travel to supplier locations

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in commodity management
• Demonstrable evidence of managed or delivered savings plans
• Understanding of contracts and key contract conditions
• Ability to manage complex situations and projects
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritise a high and varied workload
• Ability to negotiate at both tactical and strategic levels
• Ability to present complex and detailed information in a simple manner