<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Robert Half has partnered with a defence and aerospace technology business to recruit for a Senior Manager Commodity &amp; Sourcing.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>ROLE OVERVIEW</strong><br /> Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Commodity &amp; Sourcing to lead a Commodities and Sourcing team and drive sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management activities across key spend categories. You will lead Commodity Managers across multiple business areas and programmes, reporting to the Associate Director of Supply Chain.</p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead and develop a team of Commodity Managers, driving performance excellence on on-time delivery and cost avoidance targets</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Execute strategic sourcing plans and drive synergy savings across the wider enterprise</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop, execute, and optimise short and long-term sourcing strategies for multiple commodities</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Participate in key agreement negotiations and resolve significant relationship and contractual issues</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive cost savings projects and commodity strategies to achieve financial targets</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Influence multi-disciplinary teams and develop strong partnerships with suppliers</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ensure supply chain resilience against geopolitical and lower-tier disruptions</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Leverage contractual terms and business agreements to drive organisational value</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Develop long-term strategic relationships with suppliers' leadership teams</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with export, ethics, and corporate policies</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE &amp; SKILLS</strong></p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">8+ years' experience in supply chain, procurement, commodity management, or subcontract management in a complex manufacturing environment</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven track record delivering strategic sourcing results across complex categories in aerospace and/or military (UK MoD and US DoD) sectors</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading a medium-sized team with focus on performance excellence and cost management</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong commercial acumen with understanding of US DoD contracting requirements and global supply markets</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Advanced negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Knowledge of import/export legislation (ITAR/EAR/UK Export Control)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Programme management skills (IPDS, risk management, programme governance, finance)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience in data analytics, supply chain metrics, and KPI development</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience managing complex suppliers and programmes across full lifecycle (proposal, design, production, sustainment)</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>POSITION DETAILS</strong><br /> Location: Glenrothes (Hybrid - 3 days on site per week)<br /> Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)<br /> Security Clearance: SC Eligible required</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>BENEFITS PACKAGE</strong></p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Competitive salary</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus option to buy/sell up to 5 days</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contributory pension (up to 10.5% company contribution)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">6% discretionary company bonus</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Life assurance (6x salary)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Flexible benefits scheme including health cashplan, dental, and cycle to work</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Car allowance (£450 per month)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Private medical insurance</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Up to 5 paid volunteering days per year</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Flexible working culture with early Friday finish (1:30pm)</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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