Purchasing Commodity Manager

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Evera Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Commodity Manager for a leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer. You will manage engines, transmissions and cab components, combining strategic project work with management of engineering releases to support major development programs.

The role involves supplier selection, cost reduction, supplier development to improve quality and lead times, reviewing engineering releases, and exploring global sourcing to strengthen the supply base.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or commodity management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strategic purchasing including supplier selection, negotiation and cost reduction.
• Supplier development to improve quality and lead times.
• IT skills with Oracle or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Managing engine, transmission and cab-related commodities across a high-volume, highly customised build programme.
• Reviewing engineering releases and sourcing suppliers for new and changing components.
• Leading supplier selection and contributing to major engineering development projects.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving cost control across the commodity.
• Developing suppliers to improve quality, lead times and overall performance.
• Exploring global sourcing opportunities to strengthen the supply base.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIPS membership

Six Sigma qualification

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Our client, a leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer, is seeking a Purchasing Commodity Manager to manage key commodities including engines, transmissions and cab-related components. Combining strategic project work with the management of engineering releases, you will play a key part in a fast-moving business delivering major development programmes.

The Purchasing Commodity Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing engine, transmission and cab-related commodities across a high-volume, highly customised build programme
• Reviewing engineering releases and sourcing suppliers for new and changing components
• Leading supplier selection and contributing to major engineering development projects
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving cost control across the commodity
• Developing suppliers to improve quality, lead times and overall performance
• Exploring global sourcing opportunities to strengthen the supply base

The Purchasing Commodity Manager will have:

• Purchasing or commodity management experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with engines, transmissions or cab components
• Experience in strategic purchasing, including supplier selection, negotiation and cost reduction
• A track record in supplier development and improving quality and lead times
• Strong IT skills, with experience using Oracle or SAP
• A degree, CIPS membership or Six Sigma qualification would be advantageous

If you're a commercially minded purchasing professional looking for real strategic influence within a world-leading manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.