Commodity Manager

Overview

In this role you drive strategic sourcing for a portfolio of commodities supporting rolling stock manufacturing, service and maintenance. You will shape procurement plans, run supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations, and ensure robust contracts and supplier performance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to identify value-chain improvements and support on-time, on-budget delivery. The role combines commercial acumen with ERP/contract tools in a globally connected rail business.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance-related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commodity plans aligned to category strategy
• Create procurement and sourcing strategies for new opportunities
• Identify and qualify suitable suppliers
• Lead sourcing events (RFX and e-auctions)
• Evaluate supplier proposals and make recommendations
• Lead commercial negotiations through to contract award
• Support material and vendor set-up in ERP/MRP systems
• Coordinate contract handovers with Manufacturing, Service & Maintenance
• Escalate contract claims and supplier non-performance
• Conduct supplier performance and risk reviews
• Identify value-chain improvements and drive cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with Operational Procurement to ensure on-time/on-budget delivery

Key requirements

• Commodity management experience
• Experience in manufacturing or service & maintenance environments
• Strong supplier negotiation skills and contract provisions
• Understanding of contract law and drafting across products/services
• Strong commercial acumen with cost-saving methods (value engineering, logistics optimization)
• Experience in cross-functional team work
• Proficiency in SAP (POs, Material Master, PIR, contract management)
• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management tools
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent communication, organization and stakeholder-management skills
• Highly organized, methodical, independent problem-solver
• Flexibility to travel (UK locations and occasional international)

• communication
• stakeholder-management
• organization
• SAP (POs, Material Master, PIR, contract management)
• Contract Lifecycle Management tools
• Excel

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