Global Commodity Sourcing Lead

Leyland Trucks / DAF a PACCAR Company; Farington Moss; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37‑hour working week

25 days annual leave

Pension plan

Medical scheme

Job summary

Leyland Trucks is seeking a Purchasing Commodity Manager to lead sourcing, negotiations and supplier management within your commodity area, driving value, quality and supply performance.

The role requires developing commodity strategies, influencing cross-functional teams and building relationships across the UK, Europe and beyond. A proactive, commercially minded professional with data, negotiation and strategic thinking skills will thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into action.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, negotiation and supplier management activity within your commodity area.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies that support business objectives and purchasing priorities.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver sourcing and product change projects.
• Build strong, productive relationships with suppliers and key internal stakeholders.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support cost management activity across the business.
• Deliver improvements in quality, lead times and overall supplier performance.
• Analyse and interpret business data to support informed decision making.
• Manage a varied workload while prioritising key business objectives.
• Champion high standards of health, safety, wellbeing and employee engagement.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel willingness

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Leyland Trucks is seeking a Purchasing Commodity Manager to lead sourcing, negotiations and supplier management within your commodity area, driving value, quality and supply performance.

The role requires developing commodity strategies, influencing cross-functional teams and building relationships across the UK, Europe and beyond. A proactive, commercially minded professional with data, negotiation and strategic thinking skills will thrive.