Commodity Manager

Roc Search GmbH; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £65k

37-hour week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Private medical cover

Job summary

Roc Search GmbH is recruiting a Purchasing Commodity Manager in Lancashire to own commodity strategies within a global manufacturing environment. You will lead sourcing, negotiate with strategic suppliers and drive improvements in cost, quality and delivery across cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing.

The role offers a salary up to £65,000 with a 37-hour week, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension and private medical cover, and strong opportunities for

Qualifications

• Commercial procurement experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own and influence commodity strategies that drive business performance.
• Build relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality, delivery and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Purchasing Commodity Manager

North West - Lancashire | Up to £65,000 + Excellent Benefits

Take ownership. Influence strategy. Make a real impact.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchasing Commodity Manager to join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation and play a key role in shaping its future supply chain strategy.
This is a high-impact role where you'll have the opportunity to influence supplier partnerships, drive commercial value and deliver measurable improvements across cost, quality and operational performance.
Working within an established procurement function, you'll take ownership of key commodity areas, leading sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations and improvement initiatives while collaborating with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and influence commodity strategies that directly impact business performance.
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive improvements across supplier quality, delivery and efficiency.
• Work on exciting projects within a global manufacturing environment.

Experience

You'll be a commercially driven procurement professional with experience in purchasing, procurement or commodity management within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
You'll bring:

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent supplier relationship management experience.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• The ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities.
• Confidence working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• 37-hour working week
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension and private medical cover
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career, gain exposure within a global organisation and make a genuine impact on purchasing strategy and business performance.