Commodity Manager

at  Survitec Group Limited

THE ROLE:

Here at Survitec, we are currently recruiting for a Global Commodity Manager to join our team based in Dunmurry, Belfast. In this role you’ll be at the heart of our procurement strategy, building lasting partnerships and ensuring a consistent, cost-effective flow of materials for key life-saving products. Join a team where every decision you make will directly contribute to Survitec’s mission of protecting lives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE COMMODITY MANAGER ROLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Lead Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute innovative, data-driven sourcing strategies across multiple procurement categories. Identify critical materials and alternative solutions to ensure seamless supply, especially during new product introductions.
Optimize Supplier Relationships: Manage and strengthen relationships with Survitec’s highest-performing suppliers, negotiating and implementing key contracts including negotiated prices, payment terms, termination clauses and SLAs, and ensuring clear, measurable standards for quality, cost, and delivery. Development of a regular review process to set improvement targets and management of operational issues.
Supply of Materials: Deliver consistent and appropriate supply of materials, based on deep understanding of Survitec products and processes, and a thorough and up to date knowledge of global supplier capabilities in key materials categories
Drive Cost-Down Initiatives: Partner closely with Engineering ensuring clarity on material specifications to achieve cost reductions in high-impact products, while still upholding Survitec’s quality standards. Oversee category budgets and deliver on financial targets in line with our annual operating plan.
Product Category Strategies: Development and communication of formalised category strategies, based on deep understanding of Survitec products, processes and stakeholder needs and business requirements
Performance Excellence: Implement advanced tracking tools, such as supplier dashboards, to monitor and enhance supplier performance in real-time. Conduct in-depth market and supplier research to proactively manage risks and uncover new opportunities.
You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.
This is not just another job; this is your career.