Purchasing Commodity Manager

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

Purchasing Commodity Manager

An excellent opportunity to join our team at Leyland Trucks for a commercially astute Purchasing Commodity Manager to lead sourcing, supplier management and commodity strategy activity for the company, driving cost, quality and supply performance improvements within a global manufacturing environment.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Purchasing Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Commodity Manager, Sourcing Manager, Strategic Buyer, Senior Buyer, Procurement Lead, Supplier Relationship Manager, Supply Chain Manager

SALARY: up to £65,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Leyland, Lancashire, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Commodity Manager to lead sourcing, negotiations and supplier management activity within your commodity area, helping the organisation deliver value, quality and supply performance.

The Purchasing Commodity Manager will develop commodity strategies, influence cross‑functional teams and build productive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the UK, Europe and South America.

This Purchasing Commodity Manager role would suit a proactive, commercially minded professional who enjoys using data, negotiation and strategic thinking to make a measurable business impact.

ABOUT US

As part of PACCAR, a global leader in the design and manufacture of premium trucks, Leyland Trucks is one of Britain's most respected and innovative manufacturing businesses. Our Purchasing team supports the DAF commercial vehicle range, working with suppliers and stakeholders across the UK, Europe and South America to deliver world‑class quality, value and performance.

WHY JOIN Leyland Trucks?

• A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas matter
• Opportunities to influence strategic business decisions
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• International exposure through supplier and stakeholder engagement
• The chance to work on industry‑leading products within a global organisation

DUTIES

• 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

ABOUT YOU

• 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

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

At Leyland Trucks, we believe diverse teams build stronger businesses. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and develop their careers. We are proud supporters of the PACCAR Women’s Association and actively promote greater diversity across our workforce and the wider industry.

BENEFITS

• A collaborative and supportive culture where your ideas matter
• Opportunities to influence strategic business decisions
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• International exposure through supplier and stakeholder engagement
• The chance to work on industry‑leading products within a global organisation
• 37‑hour working week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Aviva Defined Contribution Master Trust Pension
• Comprehensive medical scheme including dental, optical and outpatient cover
• Extensive learning, development and training opportunities