
Head of Commodity Management - Distributed Blades and Vanes
- Warwick
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Country: United Kingdom
- State/Province/County: England
- City: Warwick
- Country: United Kingdom
- State/Province/County: England
- City: Lincoln
- Country: United Kingdom
- State/Province/County: England
- City: Manchester
- Develop, implement, and manage supply chain strategies for both existing and future product ranges under your purview.
- Ensure a reliable network of suppliers and supply availability to meet sales and operational requirements.
- Lead the development and execution of commodity strategies, forming a commodity circle in collaboration with other functions to ensure proactive business engagement.
- Work closely with business management to capture their requirements (cost, quality, lead time, capacity, etc.) and provide regular feedback through key performance indicators.
- Guarantee suitable strategic sourcing options are available, including dual/multiple sourcing and regional or low-cost country alternatives.
- Collaborate with Engineering to facilitate changes that enable optimal solutions within the commodity strategy, including the integration of new technologies.
- Manage commercial relationships with key suppliers by conducting on-site visits and leading quarterly business reviews addressing contract status, quality, and delivery performance.
- Secure contractual coverage through negotiation of framework and price agreements with key suppliers.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in the relevant field.
- University degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of engineering, production, procurement, and logistics processes.
- Preferred experience in casting and coating technologies.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills and knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
- Customer-centric approach with the ability to build strong collaborator relationships.
- Proven leadership skills in a global business setting.
- Proficient command of English, both written and verbal, with experience delivering verbal presentations.
- Willingness to undertake business travel as required.