Commodity Manager

Michael Page; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Private Health Care

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holiday

Development support/qualifications

Other benefits available upon request

Job summary

Michael Page in Preston is seeking a Commodity Manager to lead supplier relationships and develop sourcing strategies that support procurement goals. You will manage contracts, monitor market trends, and drive cost-saving initiatives.

Based in Preston, this permanent role offers pension, private healthcare and development support while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimise procurement outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of supplier management and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to analyse market trends and procurement data effectively.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Confidence in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Monitor market trends to identify risks and opportunities for the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Analyse and report on procurement performance metrics.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Supplier management

Sourcing strategies

Market analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

As a Commodity Manager in the industrial and manufacturing sector, based in Preston, you'll take charge of managing supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to support the business's procurement goals. Your work will ensure an efficient supply chain, keeping operations running smoothly and cost-effectively.

Client Details

An organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector, located in Preston.

Description

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve optimal terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Monitor market trends to identify risks and opportunities for the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Analyse and report on procurement performance metrics.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.

Profile

A successful Commodity Manager should have:

• Experience in procurement or supply chain management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Knowledge of supplier management and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to analyse market trends and procurement data effectively.
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Confidence in collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from 60,000 - 65,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position in a well-established organisation.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Health Care
• Support with professional development/qualifications
• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Other benefits available upon request.

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