Commodity Manager

Roc Search Europe Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical cover

Career development

37-hour week

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Roc Search Europe Limited in Lancashire seeks an experienced Purchasing Commodity Manager to own commodity strategies within a global manufacturing environment. You will lead sourcing, supplier negotiations and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

This high-impact role focuses on driving cost savings, supplier performance and improvements across delivery, quality and efficiency, while working with cross-functional teams to shape future supply chain strategy.

Qualifications

• Commercial procurement professional with experience in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent supplier relationship management experience.

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 projects within a global manufacturing environment.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

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