Global Commodity Specialist

at  WatsonMarlow Fluid Technology Solutions

BENEFITS: ENHANCED CARER/PATERNITY LEAVE, ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY, EAP AND MORE

Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/
We’re currently seeking a Global Commodity Specialist to join us. You’ll join a dynamic team of engineers, sales people, marketers, administrators, designers, assemblers, chemists, web developers, accountants, analysts, programmers and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values that drive our culture. We want to be an employer where you make our difference.
At Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions you face different challenges every single day. You are empowered to dream bigger and work smarter. You have time to live your life outside of your job.
We offer a full induction with training and ongoing support for all our systems and products. Along with this you’ll gain access to SSE academy where you can upskill and develop at your own pace.
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is an SSE PLC Group company (https://www.spiraxsarcoengineering.com/). SSE (London Stock Exchange - FTSE 50) is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, employing 8500 people across 130+ operating units globally. We offer a range of fluid handling solutions across the biotech and industrial markets.

Key Accountabilities include:

• You will work with key stakeholders across Supply & Sales to identify and provide high-performing supply chains that enable business performance & growth
• Improve the management and performance of strategic materials, goods and services by developing and implementing commodity strategies & negotiating contracts that improve overall value, service levels and minimise risk
• You will improve global processes and governance of our Sourcing & procurement activities
• Support the implementation of a digital strategy to drive performance metrics, including in-market intelligence and strategic commodity performance status
• Develop sources of supply that meet our growing Sustainability requirements, including net-zero and biodiversity
• Drive continuous improvement across the function, driven through adopting best practice & sharing knowledg

THIS ROLE WILL FOCUS ON:

You will develop and lead the Global Plastics Commodity sourcing Strategy for WMFTS, this includes raw material for inhouse moulding, subcon moulding partners, and procured 3rd party plastic components.
You will collaborate with a range of key stakeholders across the organisation, developing open and effective relationships to ensure aligned high performance and Supply Chain Excellence - these will include, Manufacturing, Quality & Compliance, EHS, NPI, SBD, Sustainability & Sales.
As the commodity specialist for plastics, you will be instrumental in developing and execution of the business strategy for BioPure based in Hampshire, our Centre of Excellence for moulding. You will spend regular time on site and being within commutable distance is a preference though will not rule out suitable candidates.

Key Accountabilities include:

• You will work with key stakeholders across Supply & Sales to identify and provide high-performing supply chains that enable business performance & growth
• Improve the management and performance of strategic materials, goods and services by developing and implementing commodity strategies & negotiating contracts that improve overall value, service levels and minimise risk
• You will improve global processes and governance of our Sourcing & procurement activities
• Support the implementation of a digital strategy to drive performance metrics, including in-market intelligence and strategic commodity performance status
• Develop sources of supply that meet our growing Sustainability requirements, including net-zero and biodiversity
• Drive continuous improvement across the function, driven through adopting best practice & sharing knowledge

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Have demonstrable commodity management experience on a global basis ideally within plastics commodity.
• Have a strong background in global Sourcing & Procurement
• Be technically competent, including quality, process engineering and lean methodologies
• Able to take complex subjects and/or data and appropriately simplify to turn into actionable improvement plans.
• Experienced in managing projects and working as part of a project team.
• Be focussed on robust delivery to implement and embed improvements and be able to work under pressure.
• Be educated to Degree level, and/or equivalent experience.
• Be professionally qualified (CIPS, APICS etc)
• Be willing to travel UK and globally when required – 10 – 20%
• Regular travel to our manufacturing facility near Portsmouth
  As a growing and ambitious organisation with a presence in over 60 global locations and across multiple markets, we can offer you the working environment and support needed to be successful. We are committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.