Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a dedicated Commodity Manager to join their team. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to manage and coordinate purchases for various commodities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.Key Responsibilities:Drafting, acquiring validation, and deploying targeted purchasing policies for multiple commoditiesEnsuring the attainment of objectives in terms of gains and expected service levelsCoordinating actions with concerned buyers of other companies when mandatedLeading communication about purchasing policies under your responsibilityActing as an approver, expert, and key contact for your commodityFostering and maintaining a UK-wide network within your commodityAdditional Responsibilities:Collaborating within the Purchasing Team to support business strategyDefining purchasing strategies for assigned categoriesImplementing the Supplier Tendering and Selection processNegotiating and drawing up contracts with selected suppliersManaging supplier relationships, including validating chosen solutions, steering improvement plans, consolidating assessments, and ensuring compliance with obligations and standardsMaintaining up-to-date purchase data and proactively dealing with disputesSupporting the development of customer needs and promoting best practices with suppliersComplying with procurement budgets and purchase processesJob Requirements:Understanding of purchasing ..... full job details .....