Commodity Purchasing Lead

Job Title: Commodity Purchasing LeadReports to (title): Head of ProcurementDate: July 2026Dual Site Location: Yarnton, Bicester MotionPURPOSE OF THE JOBLead the Commodity Purchasing team to develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure the supply of materials, components and plant tool/fixtures required to support new product introduction and series production.The role is responsible for achieving competitive total cost, excellent supplier performance, robust supply chain resilience and supporting the company's growth strategy through effective supplier partnerships and cross-functional collaboration.The Commodity Lead will manage the workload of the team and will need to adequately resource XP/Experiment /Prototype phases as well as Sourcing for Production and production support.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/KEY RESULT AREASKey responsibilities will include:Team LeadershipLead, coach and develop the Commodity Purchasing team.Set objectives and priorities aligned with business strategy.Drive accountability and continuous improvement.Develop succession plans and capability within the team.Commodity StrategyDevelop and implement long-term sourcing strategies for assigned commodities by considering:market trendstechnology developmentsgeopolitical riskssustainabilitycapacity planningsupplier footprintcost competitivenessReview strategies annually and update when market conditions change.Supplier ManagementLead strategic supplier relationships by:conducting executive business reviewsmonitoring supplier performancedriving supplier developmentidentifying new suppliersmanaging supplier exits where appropriatesupporting long-term partnership agreementsStrategic SourcingLead sourcing activities including:RFQssupplier selectioncommercial negotiationssourcing council preparationnomination recommendationscontract negotiationsEnsure sourcing decisions consider:total cost of ownershipqualitydeliverytechnical capabilitysustainabilityriskinnovationCost ManagementDeliver annual targets for:PPVcost reductionLead negotiations covering:inflationindexationraw materialslogisticscurrency exposureProgramme SupportSupport New Product Introduction through:supplier selectionsourcing timingcommercial readinesscapacity validationAPQP timingPPAP readinesslaunch supportEnsure supplier readiness before SOP.Supplier PerformanceMonitor and improve:delivery performancequalityresponsivenesscapacityfinancial healthWork closely with Supplier Quality to resolve major supplier issues.Supply Chain RiskIdentify and mitigate risks relating to:geopolitical eventsfinancial stabilitysingle source exposurecapacitylogisticsexport controlsraw material availabilityDevelop mitigation plans and report key risks to senior leadership.Cross Functional CollaborationWork closely with:EngineeringSupplier QualityManufacturingProgramme ManagementFinanceLogisticsLegalSupport cross-functional decision making.GovernanceEnsure compliance with:Procurement Policysourcing governancecontract approval processesethical sourcingsustainability requirementsCBAMResponsible sourcing requirements