Strategic Commodity & Supplier Manager

Wrightbus; Banbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrightbus seeks a Commodity Manager to ensure material availability at the right cost and quality, supporting uninterrupted production. You will lead a small team, drive cost reductions, and work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, dual/alternative sourcing, ERP maintenance, forecasts, and negotiations to secure best overall value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Materials, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
• Proven experience of contract preparation and supplier sourcing.
• Experience sourcing from best-cost countries and using ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong influencing, communication and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and supplier selection to meet quality, cost and delivery goals.
• Purchase and schedule materials to support production and delivery commitments.
• Maintain ERP data with price, lead times and supplier details.
• Costing, make-or-buy decisions and negotiation of terms.
• Lead supplier reviews and manage relationships for performance.

Skills

Influencing

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree

CIPS

Tools

ERP system

MS Excel

Job description

Wrightbus seeks a Commodity Manager to ensure material availability at the right cost and quality, supporting uninterrupted production. You will lead a small team, drive cost reductions, and work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, dual/alternative sourcing, ERP maintenance, forecasts, and negotiations to secure best overall value.