Commodity Manager

OSI Systems, Inc; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology provider is seeking a dynamic Commodity Manager to lead procurement initiatives across its global Cargo sites in the UK. This role requires strong sourcing strategies and supplier relationship management skills with autonomy in decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a background in procurement or supply chain, relevant experience, and excellent negotiation skills. You will drive operational excellence and enhance supplier performance while contributing to innovative procurement solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management is preferred.
• Proven background in commodity purchasing and materials management.
• Strong skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Advanced skills in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities to deliver quality and timeliness.
• Drive operational excellence and innovation in procurement processes.
• Monitor market trends to identify new opportunities.
• Negotiate contracts to ensure favorable terms with suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and multi-site procurement projects.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction achievements

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

MRP / ERP systems (Navision)

Agile PLM

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Rapiscan Systems is a global leader in detection technology, delivering cutting‑edge cargo and vehicle inspection systems for ports, borders, military, and high‑security facilities. Our mission is to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud through innovative, reliable, and high‑performance solutions.

Overview of Role

We’re seeking a dynamic Commodity Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across our global Cargo sites. This is a high‑impact role with significant autonomy, where you’ll shape the future of our supply chain by developing supplier relationships, driving cost‑effective sourcing strategies, and mentoring a global commodity team.

The role entails operating at a Management Level with a high degree of autonomy, whilst managing, mentoring, and developing an effective Commodity Team response globally, delivering cost effective solutions for our Cargo sites

In this role, you will define and own the capability, strategy, and operational excellence of your assigned commodities.

You will develop key innovation sourcing activities, promote risk aware sustainable procurement, enhance the capability of the Procurement teams and promote the Procurement function internally and externally.

You will be a trusted advisor in creating the procurement of tomorrow and work side‑by‑side with stakeholders to deliver best in class products.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards. Develop and implement strategic supplier relationships and sourcing strategies.
• Drive operational excellence and innovation in procurement processes. Support NPD / NPI teams to align sourcing with product roadmaps.
• Monitor market trends, cost structures, and competitive landscapes to identify new opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance, obsolescence issues, and multi-site procurement projects.
• Negotiate contracts covering cost, quality, delivery, and compliance. Lead strategic reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support make‑or‑buy decisions and engineering change orders. Ensure procurement systems comply with ISO standards.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred. Equivalent experience (8–10 years) considered.
• Proven background in procurement and supply chain management.
• Commodity purchasing experience (IT, electrical / electronic, mechanical, fabrication).
• Operations experience in materials / inventory management (a plus).MCIPS / APICS or equivalent certifications.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated cost reduction achievements.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel : VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Proficiency in MRP / ERP systems (Navision / D preferred).
• Agile PLM experience.