Commodity Manager Procurement in Leicester

Job Description

Job title: Commodity Manager Procurement\n\nLocation Leicester\n\nSalary: £65,000\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe’re hiring a commercially sharp Commodity Manager to take ownership of key categories and drive real impact across the companies supply chain.\n\nThis is a high-visibility role where you’ll shape sourcing strategy, influence business decisions, and unlock value through smart procurement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and know how to balance cost, quality, and risk — this is for you.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\n * Own and deliver category strategies that drive value and secure supply\n\n * Stay ahead of the market — track commodity trends, pricing, and risk\n\n * Lead supplier negotiations and contracts to get the best commercial outcomes\n\n * Drive cost savings and efficiencies across your categories\n\n * Build strong, strategic supplier partnerships\n\n * Run tenders and continuously improve supplier performance\n\n * Play a key role in budgeting and managing Purchase Price Variance (PPV)\n\n * Collaborate across the business to deliver commercial and operational wins\n\n * Support ESG goals within the supply chain\n\n * Mentor team members and help raise the bar across procurement\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\n\n * 5+ years’ experience in commodity procurement (food manufacturing is a big plus)\n\n * Strong commercial instinct and confident negotiation skills\n\n * Solid understanding of global supply markets and risk management\n\n * Experience managing suppliers and driving performance\n\n * Analytical mindset — comfortable working with data and insights\n\n * ERP/MRP system experience\n\n * Ability to influence, challenge, and deliver results\n\n * A proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on solutions\n\nWhy This Role?\n\n * Real ownership and autonomy\n\n * Opportunity to shape strategy, not just execute it\n\n * A fast-moving, collaborative environment\n\n * The chance to make a visible impact on business performance