Commodity Manager
Pubblicato il 17-10-2026 - W Talent in Venezia
Vacancy: Commodity Manager - Direct Procurement
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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 operating across multiple production sites.
This is a
strategic procurement role
within a complex, matrix organisation. You will be involved in developing and executing commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering improvements across cost, performance and supply continuity.
The specific commodity or sector background is
not critical . What is important is experience within
direct procurement in a manufacturing environment , strong commercial capability, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different functions and locations.
This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced
Buyer, Commodity Manager or Category Manager
looking to take the next step into a broader global procurement role.
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 manage relationships with
strategic and key suppliers , ensuring quality, cost competitiveness and continuity of supply
Drive
cost reduction and value creation initiatives
using 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