Senior Manager - Consumables, Chemicals & Fasteners

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager - Consumables, Chemicals & Fasteners is a leadership role responsible for developing and executing the overarching Commodity strategy for the Consumables, Chemicals & Fasteners Commodity. This role will oversee a team of Supply Chain professionals focused on strategic sourcing, establishing long-term framework agreements and ensuring alignment with the company's goals and programs plans. This role is ideal for a strategic and results-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to driving excellence in Commodity management and strategic sourcing.

• Commodity Strategy Development:
• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive commodity strategy that drive value creation, cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and analyses the commodity markets, global economic conditions, supplier landscapes, and industry benchmarks to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Awareness and implementation of Commodity tools and process to create a robust strategy to support the dynamic landscape of the Organisation
• Turn strategy into operational reality and drive results
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Supply Chain professionals focused on strategic sourcing and commodity management.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Support the Commodity Director with wider business initiatives
• Strategic Sourcing and Execution:
• Oversee the end-to-end strategic sourcing process, including supplier selection, RFx process, contract negotiation and establishing strategic framework agreements for Direct Commodities requirements.
• Ensure that all procurement activities align with the programs plans and its development, supporting the company’s long-term objectives and customers’ commitments.
• Contract Negotiation:
• Lead the negotiation and establishment of long-term contracts and strategic framework agreements, ensuring they are in place to support the strategic goals of the organisation.
• A solid understanding of negotiations strategies to secure favourable outcomes for the business
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Finance and Operations teams, to ensure alignment on the Commodity strategy and objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operational and other relevant departments to set up contracts that facilitate seamless execution by the respective teams.
• Good influencing skills and able to manage a variety of relationships both horizontally and vertically
• Be a change agent for Supply Chain
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of the Commodity strategies and team performance.
• Provide regular updates to Senior management on procurement activities, achievements and areas for improvement
• Manage risk proactively within the Supply Chain incorporating the use of risk registers / Kraljic methods and regular review with high risk suppliers
• Experience of implementing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) techniques / tools with Suppliers (RMMs, Score Cards, Monthly Performance Reviews (MPRs), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Communication Plans, Supply Chain Resilience, etc).
  
  

Requirements :

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM).
• Master’s Degree (Preferred in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; advanced or professional certification (e.g. CIPS, CPSM).
• 10+ years of experience in a senior procurement role with a focus on strategic sourcing and Commodity management.
• Aero / Defence exposure and experience would be highly beneficial
• A good understanding of Export Control (including EAR) and INCOTERMS associated with moving the Aero / Defence Industry
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive change and deliver measurable results.
• A robust understanding and comprehension of Contract & Law
• Experience in Consumables, Chemicals & Fasteners
• Robust analytical and numerical skills
• Good presentation skills and be able to confidently present to Senior Management
• Experience with working in Start Ups
• Experience with SAP & SAP Ariba
  
  

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