Polymer Commodity Strategy Lead

Polypipe Group; Doncaster, Horncastle; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Polypipe Group seeks a Commodity Manager to develop category strategies for polymer resins and additives. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships and driving procurement value across multiple sites, ensuring continuity of supply and mitigating risks.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong skills in commercial negotiation and stakeholder management. This position requires good knowledge of procurement principles and a willingness to travel across UK and international sites.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commodity or category management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in commercial negotiation and contract management.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across a matrix organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies across a defined portfolio of spend.
• Lead all commercial negotiations, including pricing and contractual protections.
• Identify and mitigate supply, financial, and operational risks.

Skills

Commodity management

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Supply chain principles

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (IFS preferred)

Job description

Polypipe Group seeks a Commodity Manager to develop category strategies for polymer resins and additives. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships and driving procurement value across multiple sites, ensuring continuity of supply and mitigating risks.

The ideal candidate should have experience in a manufacturing environment and strong skills in commercial negotiation and stakeholder management. This position requires good knowledge of procurement principles and a willingness to travel across UK and international sites.