Overview
Vacancy: Global Commodity Manager - Direct Procurement
Locations: Northern Italy or Barcelona area
Salary: €80,000 to €90,000 + Benefits
The Role
We are recruiting a Global Commodity Manager to lead direct material commodity strategies for a global manufacturing business operating across multiple production sites.
This is a group-level, strategic role within a complex, matrix organisation.
You will be accountable for defining and executing global commodity strategies, managing critical supplier relationships, and delivering cost, performance, and supply continuity improvements across the network.
The specific commodity or sector background is not critical.
Success in this role depends on proven experience managing direct procurement commodities in manufacturing, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and driving alignment between global strategy and local execution.
Responsibilities
Define and execute 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
Own relationships with strategic and critical global suppliers, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, and continuity of supply
Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives using should-cost, benchmarking, 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
Lead supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation strategies
Establish and manage global framework agreements, preferred supplier lists, KPIs, and SLAs
Monitor supplier performance and lead corrective action plans where required
Support and guide regional and site procurement teams while retaining global commodity ownership
Ensure sourcing strategies align with sustainability, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards
Contribute to budget planning, forecasting, and long-term commodity roadmaps
About You
10 years' procurement experience, with a strong focus on direct materials procurement in manufacturing
Proven experience in a Global Commodity Manager or senior Category Manager role
Experience managing complex direct material commodities (components, assemblies, raw materials, or similar)
Track record of operating effectively in multinational, matrix organisations
Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills
Confident influencing senior stakeholders across technical and operational functions
Structured, data-driven, and pragmatic approach
What We Offer
80,000 to €90,000 + Benefits
A senior, visible role within a global manufacturing organisation
Opportunity to shape and mature global direct procurement strategies
International exposure and collaboration
Travel reimbursement and wellbeing benefits
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