Commodity Manager

MRD Recruitment is currently recruiting a Commodity Manager to join one of our clients in Falkirk.

The Opportunity
As the Commodity Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the company’s procurement strategy for key components. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll develop commodity strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, and deliver cost, quality, and delivery improvements. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, influence new product development, and make decisions that have a direct impact on the business’s profitability and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop best-in-class commodity strategies for the procurement of key components.
• Identify new supply sources to improve cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Achieve annual PPV and VIP savings targets to enhance profitability.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key suppliers, both strategically and operationally.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance on cost, quality, and availability.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms with suppliers.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring continuity and stability.
• Collaborate closely with procurement engineers, buyers, and design engineering teams on cost and supplier involvement in new product development.
• Provide additional support as requested by the Head of Procurement.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience in commodity management, ideally within the automotive or manufacturing sector.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Strong commercial acumen and business insight.
• Excellent negotiation, persuasion, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver results.
• Confident decision-maker, even under tight timelines and limited information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in all aspects of commodity management, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and performance management.
• MCIPS qualification preferred.