Commodity Manager

📍 Derby | Commodity Manager | Hybrid

18th month Contract - Maternity cover 

We are looking for an experienced Commodity Manager to join our .... team at our Derby site. Hybrid 2-3 days in the office

           Monday – Thursday: 8.00am - 17.00pm

           Friday : 8.00am - 13.00pm

Salary💷 £50,000

Benefits

*  Competitive salary

*  Company pension scheme

*  25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays, Christmas shut down

*  BUPA Health care

*  Free onsite parking

*  Death in Service benefit

*  Long Service awards

Purpose of role and accountabilities:

• Conduct supplier negotiations to secure the best possible terms (pricing, delivery, quality).
• Implement and manage contracts with suppliers to ensure compliance and performance.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities to anticipate changes in demand and supply.
• Maintain ongoing communication with suppliers to monitor performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to align supplier strategies with business needs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through negotiations, alternative sourcing, or process improvements.
• Track and report on savings and cost performance, ensuring alignment with the overall financial targets of the company.
• Implement best practices and continuous improvement in the procurement processes to drive savings.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in the supply chain related to direct commodities.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, legal requirements, and industry regulations in procurement activities.
• Support budget planning and forecasting processes related to direct procurement.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing between departments to optimize procurement strategies.
• Develop contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply of direct commodities.
• Prepare and present procurement reports to senior management on savings, supplier performance, and market conditions.
• Use tools like procurement software, market intelligence platforms, and spend analytics to gather insights.
• Support the new ERP system go live

Core skills/attributes needed:

• This position requires someone who is a strategic thinker that can influence and implement change in a dynamic environment
• A strong understand of the Aerospace raw material market is key
• Capable user of Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• An understanding of computerised MRP systems preferred
• Experience/knowledge within the Aerospace industry preferred
• Requires thoroughness, resourcefulness, adaptability to shifting priorities/deadlines and multi-tasking
• Must be a strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, planning and organization skills
• Requires excellent analytical skills and the ability to analyse and resolve problems at all levels.
• This individual will be required to interact across all disciplines within the organization and must possess the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management Page 1 of 2 Gardner Aerospace Public (GREEN) Document
• Must be able to travel within the UK
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence
• Must hold a valid UK passport for overseas travel

The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;

➢ Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all

➢ Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance

➢ Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders

➢ Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets

➢ People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community