Commodity Manager

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Newton Aycliffe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Commodity Managers | Newton Aycliffe/Doncaster/London (Ludgate) | Hybrid

Commodity Managers or experienced Buyers from a manufacturing environment required to manage and oversee the Procurement activities for a £500million Rolling Stock manufacturing project, as well as the procurement of goods and services to support ongoing MSA (Rolling Stock) and TSA (Service and Maintenance) requirements.

There will be a requirement to travel at short notice, both domestic and international.

This is a complex Rolling Stock project with additional projects lined up over the next 2-3 years so promises to be an interesting challenge.

Core Responsibilities include:

1. Strategy and Planning
2. Source-to-Contract
3. Contract Enablement
4. Contract Management
5. Supply Base Management

The Opportunity:

1. Work for a globally recognised brand with an exciting portfolio of upcoming and ongoing projects.
2. Contribute to high-value projects, making a significant impact in a collaborative environment focused on excellence.
3. Be part of a company dedicated to delivering the best, with a strong commitment to innovation.
4. Act with purpose and independence.

The Candidate:

1. Previous procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (Essential)
2. Strong analytical and decision-making skills (Essential)
3. Proven negotiation capabilities (Essential)
4. Ability to work in a project environment (Essential)
5. Strong team collaboration skills (Essential)
6. Proficient in SAP / Excel (Essential)
7. Ability to manage performance review with internal and external stakeholders (Essential)

Qualifications:

CIPS Level 4 or above, or IOSCM qualification.

Locations:

We can consider candidates who wish to work out of:

1. Newton Aycliffe
2. Doncaster
3. London

How to apply for the Commodity Manager roles:

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Likely Job Titles:

Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Senior Buyer