Commodity Manager / Commodity Manageress

Vacancy: Commodity Manager - Direct Procurement

Location: Veneto Region

Salary: €70,000 + Benefits

The Role

We are recruiting a Global Commodity Manager to support and develop direct material commodity strategies for a global manufacturing business with multiple production sites. This strategic procurement role operates within a complex, matrix organization, engaging in the development and execution of commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering improvements in cost, performance, and supply continuity.

The specific sector background is not critical; however, experience in direct procurement within a manufacturing environment is essential. Candidates should possess strong commercial capabilities and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across various functions and locations. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer, Commodity Manager, or Category Manager seeking to advance into a broader global procurement position.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of 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
• Develop and foster relationships with strategic and key suppliers, ensuring quality, cost competitiveness, and continuity of supply
• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives utilizing benchmarking, market analysis, 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
• Support supplier consolidation, dual-sourcing, and supply chain risk mitigation strategies
• Develop and manage supplier agreements, preferred supplier lists, KPIs, and SLAs
• Monitor supplier performance and support corrective action plans as necessary
• Collaborate with regional and site procurement teams to ensure alignment between global strategy and local execution
• Ensure sourcing strategies align with sustainability, compliance, and ethical sourcing standards
• Contribute to budget planning, forecasting, and long-term commodity strategies

About You

We are seeking a commercially minded procurement professional ready to embrace greater responsibility within a global manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have:

• 5+ years of procurement experience, focusing on direct materials procurement within manufacturing
• Experience in a Buyer, Commodity Manager, Category Manager, or similar procurement role
• A track record of managing direct material commodities, including components, assemblies, and raw materials
• Experience in a multinational or matrix organization advantageous
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills
• The confidence to influence stakeholders across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain
• A structured, data-driven, and pragmatic approach
• Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills
• Ambition to develop within a broader global procurement environment
• Willingness to work with international teams and travel as required

What We Offer

• €70,000 + Benefits
• A strategic procurement position within a global manufacturing organization
• The opportunity to develop and shape global direct procurement strategies
• International exposure and collaboration across multiple locations
• Travel reimbursement
• Wellbeing benefits
• Excellent opportunities for career development within a global procurement function

If you are an experienced direct procurement professional looking to advance your career and gain broader international exposure, we encourage you to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.