Commodity Manager - Polymer

Genuit Group; Doncaster, Horncastle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking a Category Manager to develop and deliver category strategies across a defined spend portfolio, ensuring secure supply, cost competitiveness and robust contracts across multiple sites. You will drive procurement value by managing supplier relationships, leading negotiations and aligning with broader business objectives within a matrix organisation.

The role focuses on polymer resins and additives, managing market volatility and key cost drivers to support production

Qualifications

• Develop and implement category strategies across multiple sites.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to improve TCO and terms.
• Manage supplier performance, risk, and contract lifecycle across a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short, mid and long-term category strategies across a defined spend portfolio.
• Lead sourcing decisions aligned to production requirements and technical needs.
• Manage contract lifecycle, renewals, and re-tendering activity across sites.

Skills

Category management

Negotiation

Supplier relations

Stakeholder management

Market insight

Job description

Part of the Genuit Group, we combine long-term stability with a culture built on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. We encourage fresh ideas, invest in development and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

This role sits within the Water Management Division of Genuit Group, encompassing a portfolio of well-established businesses including Polypipe Building Products, Polypipe Civils, and Polypipe Building Services.

We welcome applications from candidates based locally or within a central proximity to our key sites, which include Doncaster, Horncastle and Kent.

Role Overview:

This role is responsible for developing and delivering category strategies across a defined portfolio of spend, ensuring security of supply, cost competitiveness, and robust contractual frameworks across multiple sites. It plays a key part in driving procurement value by managing supplier relationships, leading commercial negotiations, and influencing stakeholders to align with broader business objectives. With a focus on polymer resins and additives, the position requires active management of commodity market volatility, key raw material cost drivers, and supply risks. The role ensures procurement strategies are closely aligned with production requirements, product formulations, and operational performance. Operating within a strategic, multi-site environment, the role demands strong commercial judgement, in-depth market insight, and the ability to work effectively within a matrix organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

Category Strategy and Ownership

• Develop and implement short, medium, and long-term category strategies
• Understand market dynamics, cost drivers, and supply risks
• Track and analyse relevant commodity indices to inform pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and forward cost visibility
• Lead sourcing decisions aligned to business requirements and technical needs
• Maintain a clear supplier segmentation and sourcing roadmap

Commercial & Contract Management

• Lead all commercial negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, and contractual protections
• Ensure all suppliers operate under robust contractual frameworks (Genuit T&Cs / agreements)
• Drive total cost of ownership improvements (not just price)
• Manage contract lifecycle, renewals, and re-tendering activity

Supplier Management & Performance

• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Implement structured supplier performance management (QCD – Quality, Cost, Delivery)
• Lead supplier reviews, improvement plans, and escalation where required
• Identify and onboard alternative suppliers to reduce dependency and risk

Risk & Supply Chain Resilience

• Identify and mitigate supply, financial, and operational risks
• Ensure continuity of supply across all sites
• Develop contingency plans for key suppliers and commodities
• Monitor market volatility (e.g. raw materials, logistics, capacity constraints)

Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Act as the commercial lead across multiple sites
• Influence senior stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Engineering, SLT)
• Challenge demand, specifications, and sourcing approaches where appropriate
• Drive compliance to procurement processes and governance

Performance & Delivery

• Deliver against agreed KPIs:
• Cost savings / cost avoidance
• Payment term improvements
• Supplier performance
• Contract coverage
• Provide clear reporting and insight on category performance

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
• Support standardisation across sites and categories
• Contribute to broader procurement strategy and transformation initiatives

Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.