Commodity Manager Procurement
Job title: Commodity Manager Procurement Location Leicester Salary: £65,000 The Opportunity We’re hiring a commercially sharp Commodity Manager to take ownership of key categories and drive real impact across the companies supply chain. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll shape sourcing strategy, influence business decisions, and unlock value through smart procurement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to balance cost, quality, and risk — this is for you. What You’ll Be Doing
- Own and deliver category strategies that drive value and secure supply
- Stay ahead of the market — track commodity trends, pricing, and risk
- Lead supplier negotiations and contracts to get the best commercial outcomes
- Drive cost savings and efficiencies across your categories
- Build strong, strategic supplier partnerships
- Run tenders and continuously improve supplier performance
- Play a key role in budgeting and managing Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
- Collaborate across the business to deliver commercial and operational wins
- Support ESG goals within the supply chain
- Mentor team members and help raise the bar across procurement
- 5+ years’ experience in commodity procurement (food manufacturing is a big plus)
- Strong commercial instinct and confident negotiation skills
- Solid understanding of global supply markets and risk management
- Experience managing suppliers and driving performance
- Analytical mindset — comfortable working with data and insights
- ERP/MRP system experience
- Ability to influence, challenge, and deliver results
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on solutions
- Real ownership and autonomy
- Opportunity to shape strategy, not just execute it
- A fast-moving, collaborative environment
- The chance to make a visible impact on business performance
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