As a key member of our commodities team, the Commodities Sourcing Manager plays a vital role in driving strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver best value, quality, and service to our business.
Key Responsibilities
* Category Strategy Development: Develop and execute category plans for ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and contract manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business needs and delivering sustainable value.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Foster strong partnerships with key suppliers, while identifying and onboarding new partners to enhance the category supply base.
* Market & Spend Analysis: Monitor market trends, cost drivers, and supply risks across direct categories to inform sourcing strategies.
* Sourcing & Negotiation: Lead tender processes and contract negotiations to secure favourable commercial terms and ensure supply security.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, NPD, and supply chain teams to ensure category strategies align with operational and product requirements.
* Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, particularly in long-lead or single-source materials.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation, cost optimisation, and process efficiencies within your categories.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders and a diverse supplier network to drive business growth and improvement. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for strategic sourcing, we encourage you to apply.