Commodity Manager

Location: Woodford Halse Job Type: Full-Time Department: Procurement Reports to: Procurement Manager

About Us

Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.”

We are proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive. As we grow, we're looking for a strong Commodity Manager to join our team and support our “Everything Is Important” culture.

Job Summary

In this exciting role, reporting directly to the UK Procurement Manager, the Commodity Manager is responsible for the full management of the spend portfolio for a designated commodity. Working in a cross functional environment, the role is responsible for owning and driving the strategic Procurement process, whilst developing and maintaining strong internal and external relationships. The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient material flow to support our operations in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial risk, sourcing activities and negotiate contracts for assigned global production intent commodities to optimise cost, ensure supply continuity and secure commercial advantage
Undertake contractual and price negotiations with all current and new suppliers, ensuring commercial solutions are in place to mitigate solutions, whilst maximising value for all current and future vehicle development
Drive cost reduction activities, ensuring minimal disruption to component supply
Develop and implement robust global commodity and supplier strategies to meet business needs across all stakeholder and manufacturing areas
Participate and lead cross functional initiatives to reduce cost and improve delivery or quality performance with suppliers
Process order requests and place orders with suppliers to obtain materials required to support product launches and vehicle build demand
Collaborate in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals
Participate in all activities designed to integrate procurement within the project management process, participating as a core team member in programme and project reviews
Perform other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for

Proven experience as a buyer or similar Procurement role
Strong background in low volume, high mix manufacturing or operational environments
Experience of developing and communicating Procurement Commodity Strategies
Proficient in working with MRP systems
Prior experience in rapid growth environment
Prepared to occasionally travel for business purposes

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for career development and progression
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Wellness and employee support

Benefits:

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Private medical insurance
On-site parking
Free refreshments
Company pension
Company events

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, Singer Body & Paint reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.

To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: http://singervehicledesign.com