Commodity Manager

Wild Recruitment; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Commodity Manager to develop and manage sourcing strategies for key commodities. This office-based role will evolve into a hybrid model and requires an engineering background with sourcing experience. Responsibilities include managing supplier negotiations and maintaining the supply chain risk register. Excellent benefits are offered, including a 12.15pm finish on Fridays.

Benefits

12.15pm finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Engineering background with commercial sourcing experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and supply chain operations.
• Proven project/programme management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commodity strategies aligned with business needs.
• Create actionable plans to deliver those strategies effectively.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Lead make-or-buy decisions and support internal capability development.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver long-term sourcing plans.
• Support tactical execution and performance tracking with Account Managers.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or technical challenges.

Skills

Procurement processes

Interpreting technical drawings

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

CIPS certification

Job description

We’re supporting our client in hiring a Commodity Manager. This role focuses on building and managing strategic sourcing plans for key commodities including textiles, technology, systems, and mechanical engineering to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and flexible supply chain. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining operational performance and helping the business adapt to changing market demands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation in the defence sector.

This will be an office-based role for six months then move to a hybrid working pattern. The office is based in Denham, near Uxbridge.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commodity strategies aligned with business needs.
• Create actionable plans to deliver those strategies effectively.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Lead make-or-buy decisions and support internal capability development.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver long-term sourcing plans.
• Support tactical execution and performance tracking with Account Managers.
• Maintain the supply chain risk register and define mitigation plans.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or technical challenges.
• Work with design teams early in the development cycle to ensure supply chain readiness.
• Lead supplier negotiations and present cost-based reports to stakeholders.
• Represent the supply chain in customer meetings and external audits.
• Support proposal development for new business opportunities.

Experience & Knowledge

• Engineering background with commercial sourcing experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and supply chain operations.
• Proven project/programme management experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong grasp of procurement processes and best practices.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Analytical thinker with clear communication skills.
• Knowledge of supplier capabilities and industry networks.
• Excellent negotiation and team leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in Engineering, Production, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• CIPS would be beneficial.

Amazing benefits are offered including a 12.15pm finish on a Friday!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.