Commodity Manager

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

This six-month contract as a Commodity Manager in Gloucestershire centres on procurement strategy and supplier performance across aerospace commodities, including machining, raw materials, electro-mechanical components, valves, sensors, bearings and composites. The post-holder develops and executes sourcing plans that deliver lasting gains in cost, quality, delivery and supply continuity. Close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance and Programme teams is essential to translate technical requirements into commercially sound decisions across a global supplier base. Candidates should demonstrate strong negotiation, supplier management and analytical skills, with aerospace sector experience.

The rate is £85 per hour, inside IR35, offered through Manpower UK.

Commodity Manager - Aerospace Location: Gloucester Duration: 6 Months Rate: £85 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to lead procurement strategy and supplier performance across key aerospace commodities including machining, raw materials, electro-mechanical components, valves and sensors, bearings, and composites. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies that deliver sustainable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Programme teams, you will transform technical requirements into commercially robust sourcing decisions across a global supplier base.

Key Responsibilities

Commodity Strategy andamp; Sourcing

• 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 and value 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.

Commercial Negotiation andamp; Cost Management

• Lead complex commercial negotiations using should-cost analysis, benchmarking, cost modelling, and market intelligence.
• Deliver competitive pricing, improved payment terms, and total cost of ownership reductions.
• Monitor supplier pricing, inflation, raw material trends, and foreign exchange impacts.

Long-Term Agreements (LTAs)

• Negotiate and manage LTAs that secure supply, capacity, and pricing stability.
• Structure agreements including volume commitments, indexation mechanisms, productivity targets, and gain-share arrangements.
• Transfer of Work Lead supplier transfer and work migration projects from planning through implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve qualification requirements, First Article Inspection (FAI), production validation, and customer approvals.
• Manage project timelines, risks, costs, and stakeholder communications.

Supplier Performance andamp; Risk Management

• Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics.
• Lead corrective actions, recovery plans, and supplier development initiatives.
• Assess and mitigate risks relating to capacity, financial stability, supply continuity, geopolitical factors, logistics, and ESG compliance.
• Maintain supplier and commodity risk registers and contingency plans.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience/CIPS qualification.
• Significant experience within commodity management, strategic sourcing, or procurement in aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing sector.
• Proven track record delivering cost savings, leading sourcing initiatives, and negotiating complex supplier agreements.
• Experience managing supplier transitions or transfer-of-work projects.
• Strong understanding of should-cost analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO), contract management, and supplier risk management.
• Working knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, supplier qua