Commodity Manager

📍 Cambourne, UK | 🕒 37 Hours per Week

Carl Zeiss Microscopy is seeking an experienced Commodity Manager to join its Supply Chain team in Cambourne. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a global organisation renowned for its high-technology systems and innovation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a dedicated commodity area and developing global procurement strategies across multiple ZEISS sites in the UK and Germany. This role plays a key part in ensuring supply security, managing supplier relationships, and supporting the delivery of complex, high-technology products.

The Role

As a Commodity Manager, you will work closely with colleagues across Supply Chain, R&D, NPI and Production to manage supplier performance, drive innovation and ensure the resilience of the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement cross-site commodity strategies across ZEISS locations in the UK and Germany
Conduct global procurement market analysis and identify suitable suppliers
Select, qualify and manage suppliers in collaboration with production teams
Ensure supply security by monitoring risks and maintaining a resilient supply chain
Identify and onboard new suppliers to drive innovation and competitiveness
Lead contract negotiations with national and international suppliers
Manage pricing benchmarks and cost negotiations to achieve savings targets
Collaborate with operational purchasing, strategic purchasing and NPI teams
Support the development of standardised supply chain processes, KPIs and IT toolsAbout You

We are looking for a commercially minded professional with strong analytical and negotiation skills who thrives in a collaborative, international environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong technical knowledge within your assigned commodity area
Experience working with complex or high-technology products
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong negotiation skills, including experience with international contracts
Analytical and structured approach to problem solving
Ability to develop and implement innovative supply chain solutions
Proficiency with SAP (particularly MM modules) and Microsoft Office
Ability to manage and analyse large data sets and present key insightsQualifications

5+ years' experience in international supply chain management or procurement
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience)
Fluent English (German language skills are advantageous)Additional Information

📍 Location: ZEISS House, Cambourne, UK
✈ Travel: Occasional travel to Germany and supplier locations (up to 20%)
🕒 Hours: 37 hours per week
💰 Salary: Competitive Salary
🎁 Benefits: Standard ZEISS Ltd benefits package including discretionary annual bonus Apply