Senior In-Series Commodity Manager - Procurement

Singer Group; Daventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

On-site parking

Pension

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design is seeking an experienced Senior In Series Commodity Manager to drive procurement and supply chain activities in the UK. You will lead supplier selection, manage risk, negotiate costs, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of parts for vehicle production.

The role reports to the Procurement Manager and involves on-site work at the Woodford Halse site, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience as a buyer or procurement professional.
• Background in low volume, high mix manufacturing.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial risk, sourcing activities and supplier contracts.
• Ensure timely order placement to support launches and operations.
• Manage high-risk and strategic on-site procurement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to nominate suppliers.
• Monitor supplier adherence to Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).
• Negotiate costs using Total Delivered Costs (TDC) methodology.
• Track supplier performance and expedite parts when needed.
• Conduct supplier assessments both remotely and on site.
• Support cost management activities including Value Engineering and BoM maintenance.
• Follow supplier nomination processes to support operations.
• Assist Global Commodity Management with procurement strategies.
• Support reviews to improve supplier performance and efficiency.
• Mentor the In Series Commodity Manager.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Buyer

Procurement

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

ERP systems

Time management

Travel willingness

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Singer Vehicle Design is seeking an experienced Senior In Series Commodity Manager to drive procurement and supply chain activities in the UK. You will lead supplier selection, manage risk, negotiate costs, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of parts for vehicle production.

The role reports to the Procurement Manager and involves on-site work at the Woodford Halse site, with occasional travel.