Senior Manager Commodity & Sourcing

Senior Procurement Manager

Location:

Glenrothes, Fife (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, remainder remote)

Role Type:
Hybrid

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, innovative and strategic Senior Procurement Manager to lead a Commodities and Sourcing team and drive the sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management activities across key spend categories. The Senior Manager Commodities & Sourcing is an adaptable leader who will lead a team of Commodity Managers across multiple Business Areas and programmes. This individual reports to the Associate Director of Supply Chain and must be able to communicate at senior levels within the business and partner in a collaborative manner with suppliers and cross‑functional teams including Finance, Contracts, Quality, Manufacturing, Programmes and Legal in support of sourcing strategies and other initiatives.

The role is pivotal in delivering cost‑effective and resilient supply solutions that contribute to business goals. It will also involve deputising for the Associate Director of Supply Chain at senior/Director level reviews and regular interaction at Director level.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
• 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + statutory public holidays, plus optional purchase or sale of up to 5 days (37hr)
• Car / Car allowance (subject to grade)
• Company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• Flexible Benefits scheme with salary sacrifice options, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to grade)

Work culture: 37‑hour working week (hours may vary by role or site), early 1.30pm finish on Fridays, remote/hybrid and site‑based opportunities, and up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high‑performing team, setting clear goals and developing talent to deliver against business and functional targets
• Develop and execute innovative strategic sourcing plans, driving synergy savings across the wider organisation
• Own and optimise short‑ and long‑term commodity strategies, ensuring alignment and maximum value across teams
• Build a resilient and agile supply chain capable of navigating geopolitical and supplier disruptions
• Lead critical supplier negotiations and act as the escalation point for complex commercial and contractual challenges
• Leverage commercial agreements and contract expertise to deliver measurable business value
• Foster strong cross‑functional partnerships, influencing stakeholders to achieve operational excellence
• Develop long‑term strategic supplier relationships that enhance performance and deliver competitive advantage
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and supplier performance improvements to meet financial targets
• Champion continuous improvement and transformation, including adoption of emerging technologies
• Ensure full compliance with export, ethics, and corporate policies while supporting key business initiatives

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