Senior Commodity Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Senior Commodity Manager to oversee strategic procurement across the EMEA region. This hybrid role involves developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost optimization to ensure sustained supply and service excellence. With a focus on strong negotiation and analytical skills, this position offers a competitive salary range and requires experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

10% car allowance

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ commodity procurement experience in an FMCG environment.
• Proven negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply to support category growth and business needs.
• Develop and execute category strategies tailored to regional requirements.
• Lead high-level negotiations with key suppliers across EMEA.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Process improvement

Education

Degree or equivalent working experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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We are looking for a Senior Commodity Manager who will lead direct procurement categories across the EMEA region, focusing on uninterrupted supply, service excellence, and cost optimization. This role requires strategic category planning, cross-functional collaboration, and supplier relationship management to drive long-term value.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure continuous supply to support category growth and business needs.
• Develop and execute category strategies tailored to regional requirements.
• Lead and manage high-level negotiations with key suppliers across EMEA.
• Conduct in-depth market and category analysis, including pricing, capacity, and risk factors.
• Drive Cost of Goods optimization through tenders, RFQs, and compliance processes.
• Oversee invoice processing and resolve discrepancies to meet service levels.
• Build and manage supplier relationships for improved service and performance.
• Handle financial aspects such as cost accruals and claims management.
• Evaluate supplier innovations and capabilities.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree or equivalent working experience
• 6–8 years’ commodity procurement experience in an FMCG environment.
• Proven negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency with SAP systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret large datasets and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent cross-functional and intercultural communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Track record of process improvement in purchasing.

This is a hybrid role where you'll be expected to be in the office 2 times a week.

The salary banding is from £69,000 - £75,000 + 10% car allowance, bonus and benefits.

Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this position.