Commodity Manager (Scunthorpe)

Bulten Group

Scunthorpe

Hybrid

GBP 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life Insurance

Health plan

Hybrid working

25 days leave

Job summary

Bulten Group in Scunthorpe is seeking a Commodity Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories, ensuring cost efficiency, quality and supply continuity. You will build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, manage risk and lead cost-reduction initiatives while aligning with ISO standards.

The role reports to the UK Procurement Manager and collaborates with engineering, operations, quality and finance.

Qualifications

Relevant degree in commercial or purchasing field.
Minimum 5 years in a commercial role.
Proactive, self-motivated with responsibility for outcomes.
Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
Strategic sourcing expertise.
Cost analysis and financial acumen.
Supplier relationship management.
Risk management and problem-solving.
Data analysis (ERP/MRP knowledge preferred).
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Project management skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies and manage purchasing activities with nominated suppliers.
Identify, evaluate and onboard new sources of supply to meet supplier strategy needs.
Lead contract negotiations and pricing agreements; drive cost-saving projects.
Drive supplier/SKU rationalisation and consolidation towards preferred vendors.
Update and maintain purchase data and registers (e.g., pricelists) in ERP.
Drive value engineering initiatives contributing to profitability.
Analyse market trends, supply risks and cost drivers; develop contingency plans.
Manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost, innovation) and report progress.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality and finance teams.
Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
Support other duties as required per business needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Strategic sourcing

Cost analysis

Supplier relations

Risk management

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collab

Education

Commercial/purchasing degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Company Description

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We are proud to be one of the few leading companies in the global fastener market that takes full responsibility for innovative and sustainable fastener solutions

Our employees are our greatest asset, and their collective knowledge is crucial to Bulten's long-term success.

Vacancy details

Job title

Commodity Manager (Scunthorpe)

Description and tasks

The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all assigned product categories to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and supply continuity. Build supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, manage risk, and drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Role reports to the Procurement Manager in the UK

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies and manage purchasing activities with nominated suppliers
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new sources of supply, to ensure that the supplier strategy fulfils the needs of Bulten and its customers in respect of quality, sustainability, logistics & act as an escalation point when required.
Lead contract negotiations and setting of pricing agreements. Initiate and conduct cost saving projects to evaluate competitiveness of the supply base
Actively drive supplier/SKU rationalisation, consolidating volumes towards strategic or preferred vendors
Update and maintain purchase related data and registers in M3 i.e. pricelists.
Drive value engineering initiatives managing projects that contribute to Bulten's long-term profitability
Analyse market trends, supply risks, and cost drivers and develop contingency plans
Manage supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost, innovation). Reporting progress in Canea
Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and finance teams
Responsible for the communication and adherence of all direct reports to Bulten Health and Safety Policy and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge of and adherence to ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and IATF 16949
Knowledge of and adherence to Bulten Group & Bulten Ltd Health and Safety Policy and procedures
Knowledge of and adherence to Bulten Ltd Environmental Policy
To assist as required with any other reasonable request in line with business needs or customer/client requirements

Candidate Profile

Essential

Relevant degree in a commercial or purchasing-related field.
Minimum 5 Years Of Experience In a Commercial Role.
Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of responsibility for outcomes
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Strategic sourcing expertise
Cost analysis and financial acumen
Supplier relationship management
Risk management & problem-solving
Data analysis (ERP/MRP systems knowledge preferred)
Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration
Project management skills

Desirable