Commodity Manager - Indirect And Direct

Matchtech; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious organization is seeking a Commodity Manager in Gloucester. This role focuses on aerospace procurement with responsibilities including drafting purchasing policies and leading communications. Ideal candidates will have purchasing experience and CIPS qualifications. The position offers a competitive 4.5-day work week, generous vacation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

4.5 day working week

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Annual bonus and share scheme options

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Onsite parking, including EV chargers

Subsidised restaurant and bicycle storage

Shower facilities

A wide range of flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes.
• Proven experience in indirect and direct purchasing.
• Understanding of industrial and purchasing policies, including legal knowledge of contracts.
• Experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems.
• CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, acquiring validation, and deploying targeted purchasing policies for one or more commodities.
• Guaranteeing objectives in terms of gains and service levels expected by the organisation.
• Coordinating actions with concerned buyers from other companies.
• Leading communication regarding the purchasing policies under your responsibility.
• Acting as an approver, expert, and key contact for your commodity.
• Fostering and maintaining a UK-wide network within your commodity.

Skills

Knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes

Experience in indirect and direct purchasing

Understanding of industrial and purchasing policies

Experience with purchasing information systems

CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a prestigious organisation in the procurement supply chain sector, is currently seeking a Commodity Manager to join their dynamic team based in Gloucester. With a special focus on procurement within the aerospace industry, this permanent role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of purchasing management that makes flying possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, acquiring validation, and deploying targeted purchasing policies for one or more commodities.
• Guaranteeing the attainment of objectives in terms of gains and service levels expected by the organisation.
• Coordinating actions with concerned buyers from other companies when managing group mandates.
• Leading communication regarding the purchasing policies under your responsibility.
• Acting as an approver, expert, and key contact for your commodity.
• Fostering and maintaining a UK-wide network within your commodity.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrable knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes.
• Proven experience in indirect and direct purchasing.
• Understanding of industrial and purchasing policies, including legal knowledge of contracts.
• Experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems.
• CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ or equivalent professional experience

Benefits

• 4.5 day working week with an early finish on Fridays.
• 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional days.
• Annual bonus and share scheme options.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
• A wide range of flexible benefits.

If you are an experienced procurement professional with a passion for the aerospace sector, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your career with our client.