Strategic Commodity Manager

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This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Entrepreneurial Leader Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Located in Runcorn, United Kingdom, our newly extended 120,000 sq. ft. facility is a fully integrated site offering comprehensive manufacturing, repair, and overhaul services to the major players in the landing gear industry. Designated as a Center of Excellence, the facility specializes in surface treatment and assembly of small to medium‑sized landing gear systems. As a key part of the Centre of Division, it supports several global programs, including:
Gripen – SAAB, Hawk – BAE Systems, KF21 – Hanwha Aerospace, AW101 – Leonardo Helicopters. With a strong focus on cutting‑edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and lean techniques, we are committed to delivering high‑value, precision‑engineered components for complex landing gear systems.

The Strategic Commodity Manager's primary purpose is to ensure effective and efficient flow of goods and sub‑contract services into Héroux‑Devtek. The role will work with a team of buyers to lead the designated Commodity functions, develop and execute Commodity Strategies that drive long‑term improvements in quality, cost and delivery performance, and establish and maintain good customer‑supplier relationships, introducing Long Term Supplier Agreements where appropriate.

We are seeking a customer‑focused professional who demonstrates a strong drive to complete tasks efficiently while keeping stakeholders informed of progress. The ideal candidate will excel in verbal and written communication, persuasion and delegation, adapt to unplanned demands, prioritize workloads, and maintain attention to detail while adhering to company policies and procedures.

• Develop and execute Commodity Strategy(s), implementing strategic sourcing activities to procure and manage commodities, minimizing cost and risk while maximizing quality.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms & conditions with suppliers, and manage the storage and transportation of commodities to ensure optimal logistics.
• Monitor market trends and developments to inform procurement decisions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies & procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., purchasing, finance, operations) and external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers) to facilitate effective procurement processes.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Long Term Agreements (LTAs) to secure long‑term profitability, manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) costs, and ensure accurate ERP (INFOR LN) data management.
• Collaborate with the Quality department to ensure vendors have appropriate quality systems, conduct regular audits, and prioritize audits based on spend and risk, while minimizing the number of vendors to maintain direct control of the supply chain.

• Team Development: Develop and maintain a flexible, well‑trained team capable of responding to fluctuating workload demands. This includes conducting staff appraisals, facilitating staff development, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Data/Information Management: Manage and ensure the accuracy of the ERP system (INFOR LN), including all information related to commodities, suppliers, lead‑times, pricing, stock records, delivery dates, and batch quantities.
• Supplier Relationships: Lead, direct, and manage all supplier relationships, effectively utilizing…