Global Commodity Manager – Direct Raw Materials | Salary up to £75,000 | Hybrid working (Croydon) | Global remit

We’re recruiting a Global Commodity Manager / Raw Materials Commodity Manager for a global manufacturing organisation operating within a specialist materials environment.

The role focuses on the strategic sourcing of direct raw materials, including polymers, resins, and chemical inputs. Reporting into the Group Head of Procurement, you’ll help build maturity and structure within the direct procurement function, strengthening supply resilience, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance to support future growth.

You’ll work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and technical teams, managing a global supplier base and leading a small, internationally distributed team.

Key accountabilities:

Develop and deliver global sourcing strategies for direct raw materials Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure security of supply, cost and quality performance Monitor commodity markets, identify cost drivers, and lead value optimisation initiatives Negotiate long-term supply agreements to support price stability and risk mitigation Partner with technical and manufacturing teams to align material specifications and support product development Identify and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitical and logistics exposure Track supplier performance through KPIs covering cost, quality, delivery, and service Lead and develop a small global team, promoting consistent ways of working Candidate requirements:

Experience in a Commodity Manager or Senior Commodity Manager role within manufacturing, chemicals, polymers, or materials-led environments Strong background in direct/raw materials procurement or commodity management Proven experience negotiating high-volume global supply contracts Experience working with ERP / MRP systems and supplier performance frameworks Previous people management experience Confident working across technical and commercial stakeholders This role offers the opportunity to build strong foundations within a global direct procurement function and make a tangible impact on sourcing strategy and supplier performance.

Hybrid working is supported, with a reasonable level of international travel.

If you’re a commercially driven raw materials procurement professional, we’d welcome your application.

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