Strategic Commodity Manager – Defence, Hybrid

Wild Recruitment; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Commodity Manager to develop and manage sourcing strategies for key commodities. This office-based role will evolve into a hybrid model and requires an engineering background with sourcing experience. Responsibilities include managing supplier negotiations and maintaining the supply chain risk register. Excellent benefits are offered, including a 12.15pm finish on Fridays.

Benefits

12.15pm finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Engineering background with commercial sourcing experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing methods and supply chain operations.
• Proven project/programme management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commodity strategies aligned with business needs.
• Create actionable plans to deliver those strategies effectively.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Lead make-or-buy decisions and support internal capability development.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver long-term sourcing plans.
• Support tactical execution and performance tracking with Account Managers.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or technical challenges.

Skills

Procurement processes

Interpreting technical drawings

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Team leadership

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

CIPS certification

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Commodity Manager to develop and manage sourcing strategies for key commodities. This office-based role will evolve into a hybrid model and requires an engineering background with sourcing experience. Responsibilities include managing supplier negotiations and maintaining the supply chain risk register. Excellent benefits are offered, including a 12.15pm finish on Fridays.