Commodity Manager

Roc Search Europe Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 65,000

37-hour week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Private medical cover

Excellent learning and career developm

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Roc Search Europe Limited is seeking a Purchasing Commodity Manager to lead key commodity strategies in a global manufacturing environment. You will own supplier negotiations, drive cost improvements and align purchasing with engineering and quality teams.

Based in Lancashire, this role offers a 37-hour week, excellent benefits and the chance to influence procurement strategy at pace within a high-impact function.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or commodity management in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Supplier relationship management experience.
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and influence commodity strategies that directly impact business performance.
• Build 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Project management

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.