Senior Manager, Commodity Strategy, Materiality

JAGUAR LAND ROVER; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Commodity Strategy and Materiality initiatives. This role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance customer experiences and drive sustainability across various brands. You will define and implement innovative material strategies, mentor a talented team, and lead multiple strategic projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and inclusivity, and contribute to shaping the future of luxury automotive design.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to establish and lead a Commodity Strategy team.
• Experience in developing material strategies for vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Commodity Strategy for all JLR brands, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop strategies focusing on sustainability and responsibility.

Skills

Commodity Strategy Development

Networking Skills

Leadership

Creative Design Thinking

Material Strategies Development

Job description

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. We aim to define a new approach to sustainability across our brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – providing exceptional experiences. Join us to influence our future with your insight and vision.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Define and lead all Materiality activities for Commodity Strategy, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and to enhance customer experiences.

THE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the overall Commodity Strategy for all JLR brands, ensuring strategic and creative leadership.
2. Establish connections between Design Research & Innovation and external R&D organizations.
3. Develop strategies for interior and exterior materials focusing on circularity, sustainability, and responsibility.
4. Manage Materiality activities for all Commodity Strategy projects with agility and on-time delivery.
5. Partner with Materiality Design Senior Managers to deliver material innovations and strategies.
6. Support the creation of Design Academy training programs to develop talent in Materiality Design.
7. Recruit and build capabilities within the team.
8. Lead multiple strategic projects, balancing business priorities.
9. Define commodity strategies aligned with evolving brand and product portfolios.
10. Share best practices and provide guidance to the team.
11. Mentor and coach team members in research methods and projects.
12. Manage Interior and Exterior Commodity Design Managers to achieve strategy outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Develop future-focused material commodity strategies for interior and exterior.
• Deliver projects into programs across the brands.
• Foster collaboration and co-creation within the enterprise.
• Monitor employee engagement scores.
• Contribute to business 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 facilities, Suppliers, Strategic Partners, Materials Community.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to establish and resource a new Commodity Strategy Materiality team.
• Strong networking skills within Creative and across JLR.
• Representation skills at external events.
• Experience in developing interior and exterior material strategies and partnerships.
• Leadership in creating and implementing vehicle line material strategies.
• Creative capability and pragmatic design thinking.

Personal Profile

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

JLR supports hybrid working and is committed to an inclusive culture. We accommodate reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Applications may close early if filled. Submit early to avoid missing out.