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Our client operates in a highly complex, fast-paced manufacturing environment where procurement is central to driving performance and competitive advantage.You’ll join a high-performing, agile team, working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Legal. This is a visible role with real influence-offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to shape strategic sourcing decisions. Taking ownership of a defined commodity area, you’ll lead sourcing activity and manage supplier relationships to deliver best-in-class outcomes across cost, quality, and innovation.
Your new role
Own end-to-end sourcing across interior commoditiesNegotiate and implement robust supplier contracts aligned to business goals
Drive cost optimisation and deliver tangible savings
Develop and execute forward-thinking commodity strategies
Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and sourcing recommendations
Ensure supplier performance meets programme targets (cost, quality, timing, technical)
Act as the key interface for supplier relationship management (SRM)
Support risk mitigation, total cost analysis, and supply chain resilience
Work cross-functionally to align commercial, technical, and quality requirements
What you’ll need to succeed
Proven procurement experience within complex manufacturing (e.g. automotive, aerospace, mobility)Strong background in commodity strategy development and execution
Commercially astute, with solid cost analysis and cost breakdown experience
Confident negotiating within technical, fast-paced environments
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Analytical, detail-driven, and solutions-focused
Clear and effective communicator
Track record of building high-performing supplier relationships
Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, or related field desirable
CIPS (or equivalent) advantageous
What you’ll get in return
Competitive salary + discretionary bonusClear progression and structured development
Generous holiday with flexible options
Enhanced pension scheme
Private medical and wellbeing support
Flexible, lifestyle-led benefits package
Progressive parental leave
Additional support including EAP and financial wellbeing tools
What you need to do now
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