Strategic Commodity Sourcing Lead

Leyland Trucks Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension - Aviva Defined Contribution

Learning and development opportunities

Professional qualifications support

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, seeks a commercially astute Purchasing Commodity Manager to join our Leyland-based team. You’ll shape supplier strategies, lead sourcing and negotiation, and drive cost, quality and delivery improvements across our global supplier network.

You will influence cross-functional teams, build strategic relationships with key suppliers, analyse data to inform decisions and champion health, safety and engagement standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into action.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Quality, Engineering and Materials processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver sourcing and product change projects.
• Develop and implement commodity strategies that support business objectives.
• Build strong, productive relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and support PACCAR's Cost Management Programme.
• Deliver improvements in quality, lead times and overall supplier performance.
• Analyse and interpret business data to support informed decision-making.
• Manage a varied workload while prioritising key business objectives.
• Champion the highest standards of health, safety, wellbeing and employee engagement.

Skills

Negotiation & stakeholder management

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Data analysis

Time management & prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Leyland Trucks, part of PACCAR, seeks a commercially astute Purchasing Commodity Manager to join our Leyland-based team. You’ll shape supplier strategies, lead sourcing and negotiation, and drive cost, quality and delivery improvements across our global supplier network.

You will influence cross-functional teams, build strategic relationships with key suppliers, analyse data to inform decisions and champion health, safety and engagement standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment.