Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager - Aerospace Location: Gloucester Duration: 6 Months Rate: £85 per hour We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to lead procurement strategy and supplier performance across key aerospace commodities including machining, raw materials, electro-mechanical components, valves and sensors, bearings, and composites.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies that deliver sustainable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Programme teams, you will transform technical requirements into commercially robust sourcing decisions across a global supplier base.

Key Responsibilities Commodity Strategy & Sourcing Develop and implement multi-year commodity strategies aligned to business objectives and demand forecasts. Analyse spend, market conditions, capacity, cost drivers, and supply risks to identify cost-saving and value opportunities.

Lead supplier sourcing activities including supplier identification, RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, bid evaluation, and supplier selection. Present sourcing strategies and business cases to senior stakeholders. Commercial Negotiation & Cost Management Lead complex commercial negotiations using should-cost analysis, benchmarking, cost modelling, and market intelligence.

Deliver competitive pricing, improved payment terms, and total cost of ownership reductions. Monitor supplier pricing, inflation, raw material trends, and foreign exchange impacts. Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) Negotiate and manage LTAs that secure supply, capacity, and pricing stability.

Structure agreements including volume commitments, indexation mechanisms, productivity targets, and gain-share arrangements. Transfer of Work Lead supplier transfer and work migration projects from planning through implementation.

Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve qualification requirements, First Article Inspection (FAI), production validation, and customer approvals. Manage project timelines, risks, costs, and stakeholder communications.

Supplier Performance & Risk Management Manage supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery metrics. Lead corrective actions, recovery plans, and supplier development initiatives. Assess and mitigate risks relating to capacity, financial stability, supply continuity, geopolitical factors, logistics, and ESG compliance. Maintain supplier and commodity risk registers and contingency plans.

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