This is a unique opportunity to join a renowned manufacturer in a high-impact procurement commodity role. You'll manage complex, supply chains working closely with engineering and stakeholders to drive strategy and mitigate risk. Ideal for a commercially minded, hands-on professional who thrives in a dynamic SME culture where decisions are fast, challenges are real, and your influence is visible.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement commodity and sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives
- Manage supplier relationships within constrained, often single-source markets
- Lead risk management activities, including supply chain resilience and compliance
- Collaborate closely with engineering and operational stakeholders
- Support and influence internal decision-making through commercial insight
- Work cross-functionally with account managers and other commodity leads
- Maintain and update sourcing strategies, risk registers, and supplier plans
Key Requirements
- Proven procurement or supply chain experience (engineering/manufacturing preferred)
- Ability to operate in complex, regulated environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Commercially astute with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset
- Comfortable managing ambiguity and working in a fast-paced SME culture
The Environment
This is a dynamic, fast-moving organisation with a strong heritage and global reputation. The culture is collaborative, decisions are made quickly and require adaptability. Success comes from building relationships, asking the right questions, and navigating complexity with confidence.
Why Join
- Work on highly specialised, mission-critical products
- Visible impact within a globally respected brand
- Opportunity to shape strategy in a lean, agile environment
- Strong team collaboration and knowledge-sharing culture
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