Senior Manager, Commodity Strategy, Materiality

JLR; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Commodity Strategy, focusing on innovative material solutions. This role involves leading strategic initiatives across multiple brands, fostering collaboration, and enhancing sustainability in vehicle design. The ideal candidate will possess strong network-building skills and a creative approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking team committed to redefining luxury and sustainability in the automotive sector, where your contributions will shape the future of materiality in vehicle interiors and exteriors.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to establish and lead a Commodity Strategy Materiality team.
• Experience leading vehicle line material strategies and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Commodity Strategy across all JLR brands, providing strategic direction.
• Manage Materiality activities for Commodity Strategy projects, ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Network Building

Strategic Direction Setting

Collaboration

Creative Capability

Pragmatic Design Thinking

Job description

Senior Manager, Commodity Strategy, Materiality

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POSITION: Senior Manager, Commodity Strategy, Materiality

POSTING END DATE: 14/05/2025

LOCATION: Gaydon, Warwickshire (UK)

SALARY: Competitive

At JLR, we're on a journey to reimagine modern luxury. Through our brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – we're defining sustainability and delivering exceptional experiences. As a leader, you can influence our future, bringing your insight and vision for a better world. Join us and be a proud creator.

What To Expect

Define and lead all Materiality activities for Commodity Strategy, collaborating with key stakeholders to align with business goals and enhance client experiences, supporting our Reimagine strategy.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Commodity Strategy across all JLR brands, providing strategic and creative direction.
• Connect Design Research & Innovation with other enterprise areas and external R&D organizations.
• Establish partnerships with research counterparts; identify advanced research for sustainable, circular materials for vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Manage all Materiality activities for Commodity Strategy projects, ensuring agile, timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Materiality Design Senior Managers to deliver innovation and strategies.
• Support Design Academy training to develop talent in Materiality Design.
• Recruit and build capabilities within the team.
• Lead multiple strategic projects, balancing business priorities.
• Set commodity strategies aligned with brand evolution and business needs.
• Share best practices, provide creative and technical guidance.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Manage Interior and Exterior Commodity Design Managers to achieve strategy outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Develop and execute future-focused material strategies for interior and exterior commodities.
• Deliver projects into programs across brands.
• Foster collaboration and co-creation within and outside the organization.
• Monitor employee engagement and sustainability targets.

Key Interactions

Internal: Vehicle Design, Brand Design, Materiality Design, Business Planning & Transformation

External: Finance/Purchasing, Research/Advanced Engineering, Product Strategy, Universities, R&D, Suppliers, Partners, Strategy & Sustainability, Materials Community

What You’ll Need

• Proven ability to establish and resource a new Commodity Strategy Materiality team.
• Strong network-building skills within Creative and broader JLR teams, representing the discipline externally.
• Experience representing JLR at external events and research partnerships.
• Ability to identify and lead collaborations with internal and external partners for commodities.
• Experience leading vehicle line material strategies, benchmarking, and supplier collaboration.
• Set strategic direction with Vehicle Design Strategy and teams; communicate strategies visually and verbally.
• Creative capability and pragmatic design thinking for concept development and strategy execution.

Personal Profile

• Demonstrates our Creators' Code: Customer Love, Unity, Integrity, Growth, Impact.

We support hybrid working, offering flexibility. Some roles require on-site work, to be discussed during interviews. JLR values inclusion and provides accommodations for candidates with needs. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications may close early if filled quickly, so apply early.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing