Role: Commodity Manager

Product: Electronics / Battery

Location: Wiltshire (Commutable from Swindon or Bristol)

Salary: Competitive + 12% bonus and excellent benefits

A global engineering and manufacturing business is looking for a Commodity Manager to join its global procurement team.

The ideal candidate will be able to work with and positively influence a range of people at multiple levels of seniority as well as have a proven track record in mentoring and developing junior members of the team.

Responsibilities

Oversee the involvement of NPI teams in exploring new power storage technologies, specifically batteries and cells, across various product categories. Lead Upstream Procurement initiatives to find high-quality parts or sub-assemblies that meet performance, functional, and commercial requirements. Collaborate with RDD teams to develop and integrate new power storage technologies and comprehensive supplier strategies into product category and research projects. Utilize established methodologies and best practices to deliver reliable commercial and engineering solutions within agreed timelines. Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate activities with relevant teams, both internal and external, to ensure effective and timely contributions. Conduct necessary due diligence for new suppliers.

Skills & Experience Sought

You should have a strong interest in procurement and handle complex situations well and feel at ease in both commercial and engineering settings Good business understanding, stakeholder management, and influence Being resilient and having a desire for change are also important. A degree in relevant engineering or a commercial discipline, along with practical experience A proven track record in developing challenging products, preferably in battery cell sourcing. Knowledge of power storage commodities is advantageous. Collaboration and influencing multiple stakeholders in different product categories are necessary Be proactive in initiating early part sourcing activities in an efficient and organized manner. Experience in consumer electronics engineering, especially cordless/wireless technologies, is beneficial. Demonstrating expertise in engineering, product design, and New Product Introduction (NPI) is highly desirable

For more information, please apply via the link for immediate consideration