Hybrid Strategic Commodity Manager

Bulten Group; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

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

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.