Purchasing Commodity Manager

Evera Recruitment Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Evera Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Purchasing Commodity Manager for a leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer based in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on engines, transmissions and cab-related components within a fast-moving, high-volume build programme.

You will review engineering releases, source suppliers for new components and lead supplier selection on major engineering development projects, driving cost control and supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/commodity management within manufacturing.
• Strategic purchasing including supplier selection, negotiation and cost reduction.
• Track record in supplier development and improving quality and lead times.

Responsibilities

• Manage engine, transmission and cab-related commodities across a high-volume, customised build programme.
• Review engineering releases and source suppliers for new and changing components.
• Lead supplier selection and contribute to major engineering development projects.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive cost control across the commodity.
• Develop suppliers to improve quality, lead times and overall performance.
• Explore global sourcing opportunities to strengthen the supply base.

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.