Senior Category Manager / Senior Commodity Manager - Directs

A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Category Manager / Senior Commodity Manager has arisen to join a leading technical manufacturing and advanced technology organisation. You''ll be embedded within a high-performing supply chain function, operating across complex programmes and working closely with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. This role focuses on leading a team of Category / Commodity Managers, delivering strategic sourcing initiatives, optimising supplier performance, and driving cost efficiency and supply chain resilience across critical spend categories. Role - Senior Category Manager / Senior Commodity Manager Location - Fife, Scotland (hybrid working, 3 days onsite per week) Type - Permanent position Salary - Competitive + bonus + car allowance + excellent benefits Key responsibilities of the Senior Category Manager / Senior Commodity Manager role include (but are not limited to):Lead, develop and mentor a team of Category Managers / Commodity Managers across multiple business areas and programmes.Develop and execute short and long-term sourcing strategies across multiple commodities.Drive strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management across a complex supply base.Act as a key escalation point for supplier performance issues, contractual challenges, and dispute resolution.Collaborate with senior internal stakeholders including Finance, Legal, Quality, Manufacturing and Programmes.Deliver cost savings, ..... full job details .....