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Our client, a prestigious organisation in the procurement supply chain sector, is currently seeking a Commodity Manager to join their dynamic team based in Gloucester. With a special focus on procurement within the aerospace industry, this permanent role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of purchasing management that makes flying possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, acquiring validation, and deploying targeted purchasing policies for one or more commodities.
- Guaranteeing the attainment of objectives in terms of gains and service levels expected by the organisation.
- Coordinating actions with concerned buyers from other companies when managing group mandates.
- Leading communication regarding the purchasing policies under your responsibility.
- Acting as an approver, expert, and key contact for your commodity.
- Fostering and maintaining a UK-wide network within your commodity.
Job Requirements:
- Demonstrable knowledge of purchasing methodologies and processes.
- Proven experience in indirect and direct purchasing.
- Understanding of industrial and purchasing policies, including legal knowledge of contracts.
- Experience within a purchasing team using purchasing information systems.
- CIPS qualifications at Level 4+ or equivalent professional experience
Benefits:
- 4.5 day working week with an early finish on Fridays.
- 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional days.
- Annual bonus and share scheme options.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Onsite parking, including EV chargers, subsidised restaurant, bicycle storage, and shower facilities.
- A wide range of flexible benefits.
If you are an experienced procurement professional with a passion for the aerospace sector, we encourage you to apply now and take the next step in your career with our client.
