Commodity Manager

Escape Recruitment is working with an established UK manufacturer who is recruiting a Commodity Manager to join their Procurement & Materials Team at their headquarters. This is a senior commercial role with full ownership of a defined Commodity Group and its supplier base. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute commodity strategies Take full commercial responsibility for your supplier portfolio Lead, develop and mentor a team of Category Buyers and a Procurement Engineer Act as an escalation point for high-level supplier issues Drive supplier performance across cost, quality and delivery Make pragmatic commercial decisions to protect production continuity Support Design Engineering with early supplier involvement and Design for Cost Manage supply risk and ensure stability of supply Experience and knowledge required for the role: Proven experience in commodity management within manufacturing Experience of leading and mentoring successful teams Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management Proven commercial acumen and negotiation capability Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders Confident decision-maker in a fast-paced production environment Degree qualified in Engineering or Business (MCIPS desirable) Benefits Car allowance + Bonus 37-hour week - Early Friday Finish Hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day remote) 26 days holiday + bank holidays CIPS and leadership development support This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced Commodity Manager who wants commercial ownership, visibility, and progression within a major UK manufacturing business.