Commodity Manager

Alexander Dennis; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Job summary

A leading transportation manufacturer is looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to develop procurement strategies for key components. This role involves identifying new supply sources, negotiating terms, and managing supplier performance within the automotive sector. Ideal candidates will possess a graduate qualification in Engineering or Business, MCIPS certification, and strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a culture committed to sustainability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, ideally in the automotive industry.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop best-in-class commodity strategies for procurement.
• Identify new sources of supply and manage supplier performance.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to drive early supplier involvement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Planning and decision-making

Education

Graduate qualification in Engineering or Business discipline

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Overview

Vision & Why It Matters: At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility. We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you're engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

Job Title & Location

Job Title: Commodity Manager
Location: Larbert or Scarborough

What You'll Do

You'll develop best-in-class commodity strategies for the procurement of key body components, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery objectives are met. You'll identify new sources of supply, negotiate commercial and contractual terms, and manage supplier performance to improve cost and availability. You'll work closely with design engineering teams to drive early supplier involvement in new product development and support a team of buyers and procurement engineers.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced commodity manager with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management, ideally within the automotive industry. You'll have excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally. Strong planning and decision-making skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in Engineering or Business discipline
• MCIPS qualification
• Experience in managing risk and driving cost improvement

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

• Impact: Be part of something that's changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.
• Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.
• Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.
• Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

• Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.
• Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.
• Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.
• Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

How To Apply

If you see yourself growing with Alexander Dennis and contributing to our vision, we'd love to hear from you. Please complete our online application form and attach your CV. We care deeply about being inclusive and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Note: If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.

Due to the volume of vacancies and applications, we would prefer that you submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]