Vacancy: Commodity Manager - Direct Procurement
Location:
Veneto Region
Salary:
€70,000 + Perks
The Role
We are recruiting a
Global Commodity Manager
to support and develop
direct material commodity strategies
for a global manufacturing business operating across multiple production sites.
This is a
strategic procurement role
within a complex, matrix organisation. You will be involved in developing and executing commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering improvements across cost, performance and supply continuity.
The specific commodity or sector background is
not critical
. What is important is experience within
direct procurement in a manufacturing workplace
, strong commercial capability, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and locations.
This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Buyer, Commodity Manager or Category Manager
looking to take the next step into a broader global procurement role.
Key Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of
global commodity strategies
for direct materials and production-related components
Lead
end-to-end sourcing activities
, including market analysis, RFx, negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management
Develop and manage relationships with
strategic and key suppliers
, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness and continuity of supply
Drive
cost reduction and value creation initiatives
using benchmarking, market analysis and total cost of ownership approaches
Partner closely with
Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain
teams on demand planning, design changes and product lifecycle management
Support supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing and supply chain risk mitigation strategies
Develop and manage
supplier agreements, preferred supplier lists, KPIs and SLAs




Monitor supplier performance and support corrective action plans where required
Work closely with regional and site procurement teams to ensure alignment between global strategy and local execution
Ensure sourcing strategies align with
sustainability, compliance and ethical sourcing standards
Contribute to budget planning, forecasting and longer-term commodity strategies
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility within a global manufacturing setting.
You will ideally have:
5+ years' procurement experience
, with a focus on
direct materials procurement within manufacturing
Experience within a
Buyer, Commodity Manager, Category Manager or similar procurement position
Experience managing direct material commodities, including components, assemblies, raw materials or similar
Experience working within a
multinational or matrix organisation
would be advantageous
Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
The confidence to influence stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality and Supply Chain
A structured, data-driven and pragmatic approach
Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills
The ambition to develop within a broader
global procurement environment
Willingness to work across international teams and travel when required
What We Offer
€70,000 + Benefits
A strategic procurement position within a
global manufacturing organisation
The prospect to develop and shape
global direct procurement strategies
International exposure and collaboration across multiple locations
Travel reimbursement
Wellbeing benefits
Excellent opportunity for career development within a global procurement function
If you are an experienced direct procurement professional looking to take the next step in your career and gain broader international exposure, we would be keen to hear from you.
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