Commodity Director

Commodity Director UK or Remote £75,000 to £85,000 +Great benefits Location: UK (with occasional international travel) We are delighted to be working in a retained partnership with a key client seeking a highly motivated Commodity Director to take strategic ownership of the organisation’s global sourcing activities across castings, forgings, and heavy metal components. This senior role will shape and deliver a long-term sourcing strategy that enhances supply chain resilience, drives cost optimisation, and supports growth across multiple business units and geographies. Role Overview You will provide the business with strategic insight and direction in the sourcing of direct materials , specifically: Castings Forgings Heavy metals Related industrial components Supplier and capability development across emerging markets You will lead a high-impact category that plays a critical role in the competitiveness, reliability, and innovation of the organisation’s product portfolio. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a comprehensive sourcing strategy for castings and forgings, fully aligned with business goals for cost reduction, supply-chain resilience, continuity of supply, sustainability, and quality assurance. Provide strategic oversight and market intelligence across global supplier bases, including emerging markets with high potential for capacity, cost competitiveness, and innovation. Shape long-term category strategies that deliver measurable value across multiple business units and regions. Global Supplier Development Identify, evaluate, and qualify emerging global suppliers across castings, forgings, and metal manufacturing. Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with existing and potential suppliers in established and developing markets. Drive supplier development initiatives to enhance performance, technical capability, reliability, and innovation. Commercial