Global Commodity Manager - Direct Raw Materials

Position: Global Commodity Manager - Direct Raw Materials (Permanent)
Location: East Hertfordshire

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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