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Commodity Manager

Leicester Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
My Leicester based FMCG manufacturing client are on an exciting journey of growth and transformation and wish to add top talent to their procurement function.
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  • A business going through a period of change, growth and transformation!
  • Commodity Manager role, leading a team of 2 within procurement

About Our Client

My client are a well known FMCG manufacturing company who are on an exciting journey of growth and transformation and wish to add top talent to their procurement function.

Job Description

As Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for managing a c. £40m+ spend across a variety of ingredients categories. alongside leading a team of 2.

  • Create, input and recommend a Commodity Risk Management (CRM) plan for your categories
  • PPV ownership
  • Managing suppliers and ensure 100% OTIF using appropriate tools within the business
  • Reviewing and drafting supplier contracts to provide beneficial terms which benefit the business
  • Drafting and executing RFI'S and RFQ's, finalising recommendation for sign offs before implementation
  • Source new suppliers, de-list non performing suppliers and provide a clear plan for your suppliers using the vendor management process
  • input into annual budget process and identifying risk & opportunities. Take action to minimise risk and optimise opportunities
  • Leadership and development of 2 direct reports

The Successful Applicant

  • FMCG manufacturing experience - preferably food
  • Global sourcing experience Inc. commodity driven markets
  • Proven leadership and talent development
  • The ability to challenge suppliers, constructively to ensure cost savings whilst building long term relationships
  • Strong ER/MRP experience Inc. Excel
  • A confident communicator, with the ablity to hit the ground running

What's on Offer

The successful candidate for this Commodity Manager role will be offered up to £75,000 plus package;

  • Car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance (single cover) including digital GP access
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension up to 5% employer contribution
  • Employee product discount on item



My client offer a hybrid working pattern (1 day from home) and require this role to undertake occasional travel within the UK and Far East.

Contact
Holly Antonia Butler
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6481102
Phone number
+44 115 948 6493

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Direct Procurement
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Holly Antonia Butler
Consultant phone
+44 115 948 6493
Job reference
JN-072024-6481102