Commodity Manager

Commodity Manager – Energetic Materials & Pyrotechnic Devices Location: Denham Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection and crashworthy seats, having saved over 7,800 lives to date. We combine cutting-edge engineering with a clear mission: protecting aircrew worldwide. We are looking for a strategic and commercially driven Commodity Manager to take ownership of a critical supply chain area focused on energetic materials and pyrotechnic devices. This is a unique opportunity to shape sourcing strategy within a highly specialised and safety-critical environment. The Role As Commodity Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of commodity strategies to ensure a resilient, low-risk, and high-performing supply chain. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and key suppliers to support operational performance and long-term business objectives. What You’ll Be Doing * Developing and delivering commodity strategies aligned to business objectives * Creating and managing long-term supply chain plans * Leading make vs buy decisions and supporting capability development * Managing supply chain risk and implementing mitigation strategies * Building and maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and partners * Leading supplier negotiations and supporting cost analysis activities * Collaborating with Engineering, Programmes, Quality, and Operations teams * Supporting resolution of technical, quality, and delivery challenges * Representing the supply chain in customer and regulatory interactions where required What We’re Looking For * Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or commodity management within engineering or manufacturing * Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills * Experience managing complex or high-risk supply chains * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications (desirable) * Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make clear recommendations * Experience working with specialist or regulated suppliers (desirable) Qualifications Degree / HND (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field CIPS (or equivalent) qualification is advantageous Why Join Us? Work on life-saving aerospace technology Influence strategic sourcing decisions in a critical commodity area Collaborate with experts across engineering and supply chain Gain exposure to highly specialised global supply markets Benefits 9% non-contributory pension (18+) Early finish on Fridays 4x salary Life Assurance (18+) Personalised training & development plan Healthcare Cash Plan 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to buy more) Cycle to Work & nursery benefits Discounts via the Martin-Baker+ platform Your Interview Journey Initial telephone interview with Recruitment First stage (Microsoft Teams) with Hiring Manager Final stage: face-to-face technical and competency interview Please note: This role requires UK Government security clearance. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and currently reside in the UK