Commodity Manager (Scunthorpe)

Scunthorpe - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General information

Company description

Curious about what its like to work at Bulten We are proud to be one of the few leading companies in the global fastener market that takes full responsibility for innovative and sustainable fastener solutions. We have a strong global presence with manufacturing on three continents. Our employees are our greatest asset and their collective knowledge is crucial to Bultens long-term success.

Job title

Commodity Manager (Scunthorpe)

Description and tasks

Role Purpose:

The Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for all assigned product categories to ensure cost efficiency quality and supply continuity. Build supplier relationships negotiate contracts manage risk and drive cost reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Role reports to the Procurement Manager in the UK.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Develop and implement commodity sourcing strategies and manage purchasing activities with nominated suppliers

Identify evaluate and onboard new sources of supply to ensure that the supplier strategy fulfils the needs of Bulten and its customers in respect of quality sustainability logistics & act as an escalation point when required.

Lead contract negotiations and setting of pricing agreements. Initiate and conduct cost saving projects to evaluate competitiveness of the supply base

Actively drive supplier/SKU rationalisation consolidating volumes towards strategic or preferred vendors

Update and maintain purchase related data and registers in M3 i.e. pricelists.

Drive value engineering initiatives managing projects that contribute to Bultens long-term profitability

Analyse market trends supply risks and cost drivers and develop contingency plans

Manage supplier performance (quality delivery cost innovation). Reporting progress in Canea

Collaborate with engineering operations quality and finance teams

Responsible for the communication and adherence of all direct reports to Bulten Health and Safety Policy and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of and adherence to ISO 14001 ISO 45001 and IATF 16949

Knowledge of and adherence to Bulten Group & Bulten Ltd Health and Safety Policy and procedures

Knowledge of and adherence to Bulten Ltd Environmental Policy

To assist as required with any other reasonable request in line with business needs or customer/client requirements

Candidate Profile

Essential:

Relevant degree in a commercial or purchasing-related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial role.
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility for outcomes
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Strategic sourcing expertise
Cost analysis and financial acumen
Supplier relationship management
Risk management & problem-solving
Data analysis (ERP/MRP systems knowledge preferred)
Excellent communication & cross-functional collaboration
Project management skills

Desirable:

Good understanding of supply chain procedures.

Strong knowledge of automotive industry requirements.
Knowledge of and adherence to ISO 14001 ISO 45001 andIATF 16949

Our Offer

Full time permanent position

Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays

8% Company Pension Scheme contributions from Day One

Life Insurance Scheme x 4 of salary

Westfield Health Cash Mosaic Scheme

Company location

United Kingdom Scunthorpe

Hiring Manager

Tim Kitson

E-Mail

Position start date

05/05/2026

Required Experience:

Manager

General information Company descriptionCurious about what its like to work at Bulten We are proud to be one of the few leading companies in the global fastener market that takes full responsibility for innovative and sustainable fastener solutions. We have a strong global ...