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Commodity Manager - Mechanical Subcontract & Raw Materials
The opportunity
Our client is a long-established, world-leading engineering manufacturer where quality and supply continuity really matter. They are looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to take full ownership of a complex, high-value commodity portfolio.
This is a role for someone who wants genuine responsibility. You will set the strategy, lead the big negotiations and be the person the business turns to on supply-chain decisions. You will do it as part of a busy, collaborative Sourcing team that shares knowledge, backs each other up and values experience.
What you'll own
Commodity strategy for mechanical products, machining, surface treatments, components and raw materials, covering supplier segmentation, capacity, cost drivers, lead times, quality, sustainability and obsolescence
The commercial and supply-chain input to make-or-buy decisions for machined and mechanical parts
The supply-chain risk register for your portfolio, including sole-source exposure, constrained capacity, sub-tier dependencies and trade risk, with mitigation plans agreed and tracked
Major supplier negotiations
Senior-level relationships with key suppliers to improve cost, quality and delivery, and to resolve significant technical, commercial or schedule issues
Identifying, qualifying and developing new suppliers in line with company strategy
Shaping major supply-chain contracts, including contract type and length
How you'll work
As the link between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Programmes and the supply chain
Alongside Design and Manufacturing Engineering from early in the design cycle, so parts are manufacturable and competitively sourced
Leading cross-functional teams on major technical or production issues
Leading programmes to develop in-house capability where that is the right strategy
Taking a key role in Quarterly Business Reviews and supporting
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