At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and manage the commercial function for a groundbreaking recycling initiative.
- Company: Join Exchange for Change, a purpose-driven organisation transforming waste management in the UK.
- Benefits: Make a real impact while enjoying competitive pay and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to influence a landmark programme for the planet.
- Why this job: Be part of a national movement that promotes sustainability and reduces litter.
- Qualifications: Strong commercial acumen and experience in procurement or supply chain management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About us At Exchange for Change, we are building something the UK has never had before.
Working across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, we are designing and delivering a Deposit Return Scheme from the ground up, creating a system that helps reduce litter and waste by encouraging people to return their empty drinks bottles and cans for recycling.
We are industry led and driven by purpose.
A national movement with a clear mission.
No bottle unreturned.
No can left behind.
This is not just another job.
This is a rare opportunity to do meaningful work, shape a landmark national programme, and help deliver lasting positive impact for people, businesses and the planet alike.
Your role Reporting to the Head of Commercial, this newly created Materials Manager position offers a unique opportunity to shape, establish and manage the organisation’s commercial function, ensuring that all commercial activities align with the organisation’s mission, values, and regulatory obligations.
The Materials Manager is responsible for the sale of material produced throughout the DRS, commercial management, hedging.
Operating at the intersection of procurement, supply chain, and commercial functions, the role focuses strategically owning the material sale process, managing price risk through hedging strategies, and maximising value through effective market engagement and commercial decision-making with potential buyers.
Drawing on strong commercial acumen, the Materials Manager monitors market trends, commodity pricing, foreign exchange exposure, and supply-demand dynamics to inform purchasing, hedging, and sales strategies.
The role works closely with procurement, suppliers, traders, finance, operations, and sales teams to ensure material requirements are met while delivering cost competitiveness, margin enhancement, and risk mitigation.
Key accountabilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships and contracts, executing hedging activities in line with company risk policies, identifying opportunities for material trading or resale, and providing market intelligence to support business planning.
The position plays a critical role in balancing supply security, commercial performance, and financial risk management to support the organisation's overall profitability and growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
