Global Commodity Sourcing Manager

AWD online; Banks; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37‑hour working week

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Medical scheme including dental

Job summary

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is recruiting a Purchasing Commodity Manager to lead sourcing, negotiations and supplier management within your commodity area. You will influence cross-functional teams and build strong supplier relationships across the UK, Europe and South America.

The role focuses on developing commodity strategies, driving value, quality and performance improvements in a global manufacturing context.

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.
• Knowledge of Quality, Engineering and Materials processes.
• A degree or equivalent professional experience.
• A full driving licence and passport, with willingness to travel internationally when required.
• Proactive, collaborative and results-focused approach.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, is recruiting a Purchasing Commodity Manager to lead sourcing, negotiations and supplier management within your commodity area. You will influence cross-functional teams and build strong supplier relationships across the UK, Europe and South America.

The role focuses on developing commodity strategies, driving value, quality and performance improvements in a global manufacturing context.