Hybrid Commodity Manager — Direct Materials Strategy

SF Partners; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

SF Recruitment is recruiting a Commodity Manager in Derby on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies for direct commodities, onboarding suppliers, and driving supplier performance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will manage supplier negotiations, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, production and finance to align procurement with business needs. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commodity/Category/Senior Buyer roles within manufacturing.
• Strong supplier management, sourcing and contract negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and KPIs.
• Experience using ERP systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement direct category and sourcing strategies.
• Onboard new suppliers and manage supplier performance.
• Negotiate prices, contracts and commercial terms.
• Monitor KPIs and drive supplier development.
• Analyse purchasing data and manage supply risks.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Finance and other teams.
• Lead continuous improvement to optimise supplier base.
• Resolve supply issues and manage risk.

Skills

Supplier management

Sourcing

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Category strategy development

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

CIPS or equivalent (advantageous)

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

SF Recruitment is recruiting a Commodity Manager in Derby on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies for direct commodities, onboarding suppliers, and driving supplier performance within a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will manage supplier negotiations, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, production and finance to align procurement with business needs. Immediate availability is preferred.