Commodity Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Commodity Manager to oversee purchases and supplier relationships. The role includes drafting purchasing policies and implementing strategies, focusing on efficiency and alignment with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have experience as an indirect buyer and CIPS Level 4+ qualifications.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Opportunity to work within the dynamic aerospace sector

Hybrid working potential

Qualifications

• Experience as an indirect buyer is required.
• Strong understanding of purchasing methodologies and processes is necessary.
• Knowledge of the aerospace industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate purchases for multiple commodities.
• Implement procurement strategies and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement processes.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

CIPS qualifications at Level 4+

Degree in Business or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Barclay Meade's Procurement and Supply Chain team is recruiting for a Commodity Manager for an aerospace business in the Gloucester area.

Key skills required for this role

STRONG EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN INDIRECT BUYER IS REQUIRED

Important

STRONG EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN INDIRECT BUYER IS REQUIRED

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a dedicated Commodity Manager to join their team. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to manage and coordinate purchases for various commodities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, acquiring validation, and deploying targeted purchasing policies for multiple commodities
• Ensuring the attainment of objectives in terms of gains and expected service levels
• Coordinating actions with concerned buyers of other companies when mandated
• Leading communication about purchasing policies under your responsibility
• Acting as an approver, expert, and key contact for your commodity
• Fostering and maintaining a UK-wide network within your commodity

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborating within the Purchasing Team to support business strategy
• Defining purchasing strategies for assigned categories
• Implementing the Supplier Tendering and Selection process
• Negotiating and drawing up contracts with selected suppliers
• Managing supplier relationships, including validating chosen solutions, steering improvement plans, consolidating assessments, and ensuring compliance with obligations and standards
• Maintaining up-to-date purchase data and proactively dealing with disputes
• Supporting the development of customer needs and promoting best practices with suppliers
• Complying with procurement budgets and purchase processes

Job Requirements:

• Understanding of purchasing methodologies and processes
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong numerical skills
• Highly organised with a structured approach and able to work on your own initiative
• Focused, task-oriented, and resilient to complete tasks in full
• Good communication, listening, and negotiation abilities
• Knowledge of the technical environment within the aerospace industry
• Knowledge of Industrial and Purchasing policies and legal knowledge (contracts)
• Familiarity with Lean-Sigma tools
• Previous experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems
• CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ (or willingness to complete)
• Educated to Degree Level, preferably in a business field (or equivalent)

Desirable Skills:

• Project Management qualification and experience
• Previous Customer Service Training qualification

Travel Specificity:

Substantial travel across UK sites and potential supplier sites may be required on an ad hoc basis.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work within the dynamic aerospace sector
• Hybrid working potential
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced Commodity Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role within the aerospace industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team.