Commodity Manager

Description

• Ensure contractual coverage is in place through negotiating framework agreements and price agreements with the key suppliers
• Closely work with the business management to ensure their business needs are captured in the strategy (cost, quality, lead time, capacity etc) and facilitate regular feedback to the business management through key performance indicators
• Ensure all sourcing requirements from the business have suitable strategic supply options, including dual/multiple source options and regional and low cost country options
• Responsible for developing and implementing the commodity strategy, forming a commodity circle with support from other functions to ensure proactive engagement from the business
• Work closely with Engineering to facilitate changes that enable the best solutions in the commodity strategy including the incorporation of latest technologies (e.g. material changes, forging methods)
• Manage the commercial relationship with the key suppliers in the commodity by conducting face to face visits and facilitating quarterly business reviews looking at all aspects of the trading relationship (contract status, quality performance, delivery performance etc)

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Forging or other metal forming processes will be a distinct advantage
• A degree in an appropriate commercial (e.g. Supply Chain Management) or technical (e.g. Engineering, Metallurgy) field would be preferred but time served experience in similar roles will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong negotiation skills and a good understanding of contract terms & conditions with experience of leading high value negotiations
• Experience on-boarding new suppliers in a tightly governed industry ((Aerospace, Nuclear, Oil & Gas etc)
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to influence others outside of direct reporting lines
• At least 5 years experience in a direct supplier facing capacity in strategic purchasing roles
• MCIPS or membership of other chartered bodies (IOM3, IMechE, IET etc) would be welcome

Benefits

• Access to a flexible benefits portal, including private medical cover and cycle-to-work schemes.
• A class-leading adjustable pension scheme.
• The chance to work on innovative projects shaping the future of energy.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance