Commodity Manager - Aluminium Extrusion

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and market conditions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, capacity constraints, geopolitical factors, and supplier dependency.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, and development to expand the approved supplier base.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and supply continuity.
• Analyse RFQs and market opportunities to maximise margins and support business growth.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, quality, and logistics teams to meet customer requirements efficiently.
• Monitor aluminium indices, billet premiums, alloy surcharges, and FX impacts to support pricing decisions.
• Drive supplier improvements in quality, delivery performance, and cost competitiveness.
• Conduct benchmarking to assess supplier performance, market competitiveness, and sourcing opportunities.
• Support sustainability goals through responsible sourcing and increased use of recycled and low-carbon aluminium.
• Prepare and present commodity reports, market intelligence, and procurement strategies to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contractual obligations, and industry regulations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key aluminium mills, extrusion manufacturers, and strategic suppliers.
• Support new business opportunities through competitive quotations and sourcing solutions.
• Work closely with finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities.
• Lead monthly supplier reviews and implement performance improvement plans where required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Must be able to demonstrate a good level of experience in material planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with both the supply chain and colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is essential.
• Working within a culture of continual improvement, must have the ability to bring a fresh set of ideas.
• Determined, focused and positive attitude.
• Proficient in using MS applications including Excel, Outlook.
• Full UK Driving Licence 
• Experience of import/export customs procedures preferable
• Experience of SAP stock systems.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 
• Health Cash Plan
• Company bonus scheme 
• Advantageous pension scheme
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Advanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee high street vouchers & discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational health & health surveillance
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas savings scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing events
• Recognition Portal
• Rewards Portal
• Company events
• Company share schemes
• Christmas Closedown