Commodity Manager

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to join our Ipswich team.
Reporting to the Group Strategic Sourcing Manager the Commodity Manager is responsible for developing, executing and continually refining global supply chain strategies for all assigned commodities to deliver industry-leading supplier quality, product/service delivery, customer service levels, total cost and cash-flow performance.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: For assigned commodities, develop and lead the execution of a global supply chain strategy that supports Crane objectives for cost reduction, supplier OTD and lead-times, supplier Quality and inventory reduction.
This would include actions to rationalise the supply base, drive increased sourcing from low-cost sources, leveraging indirect material/services spend with other Crane business units, and negotiating & implementing Long-Term Supplier Agreements.
Maintain awareness of world markets and emerging material related issues in the industry and position the supply chain to flexibly respond accordingly.
Leverage supplier capabilities in product design, cost reduction, lead time reduction and customer satisfaction.
Establish and lead teams to identify and action improvement and savings opportunities.