Commodity Manager

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:

• Strategy and Planning:
• Source-to-Contract:
• Contract Enablement
• Contract Management
• Supply Base Management

The Opportunity:

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

The Candidate:

• Previous procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment (Essential)
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills (Essential)
• Proven negotiation capabilities (Essential)
• Ability to work in a project environment (Essential)
• Strong team collaboration skills (Essential)
• Proficient in SAP / Excel (Essential)
• 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:

• Newton Aycliffe
• Doncaster
• London

How the apply for the Commodity Manager roles:

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Likely Job Titles: Buyer, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Senior Buyer,

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