Commodity Manager

Escape Recruitment is working with an innovative Scottish engineering business entering an exciting phase of growth and production expansion.

We are looking for a highly capable, hands-on Senior Commodity Buyer to support sourcing, supplier management, and procurement execution across technically advanced components including powertrain, electrification and complex engineered assemblies.

The environment is fast-moving, evolving, and engineering-led. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable operating with ambiguity, building processes as they go, and working closely with engineering and operations teams to solve problems quickly and effectively.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being close to the detail, influencing technical sourcing decisions, and taking ownership within a growing manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing activity across advanced engineering commodities
Manage RFQs, supplier selection, negotiations, and purchasing activity
Develop supplier relationships across UK and international markets
Work closely with engineering teams to support production readiness and engineering changes
Support supplier industrialisation and launch activities
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and supply chain improvement
Monitor supplier performance relating to delivery, quality, and cost
Help build procurement structure, processes, and supplier management capability
Support issue resolution and supply continuity within a fast-paced production environment Candidate Requirements

Experience within strategic buying, commodity management, or technical procurement
Background within automotive, EV, aerospace, engineering, power generation, or advanced manufacturing
Strong technical and commercial understanding of engineered components
Comfortable operating within a growing or less structured environment
Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
Hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and operations teams
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Scottish manufacturing business at a genuinely exciting stage of development where you can play a key role in shaping procurement capability and supplier strategy.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Scottish manufacturing business at a genuinely exciting stage of development where you can play a key role in shaping procurement capability and supplier strategy