Genuit Group
1001 - 5000 employees
Construction • Sustainable Technology • Environmental Services
Genuit Group is a company committed to creating a more sustainable built environment. It operates within the UK construction industry, offering a wide range of solutions aimed at addressing key challenges in water, climate, and ventilation management. Genuit Group is known for its sustainable products and solutions, which include low carbon heating and cooling systems, clean and healthy air solutions, and resilient surface water management. The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability in its growth strategy, aiming to deliver new, sustainable solutions for a better future.
Commodity Manager – Polymer
🕒 June 1
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Genuit Group
1001 - 5000 employees
Construction • Sustainable Technology • Environmental Services
Genuit Group is a company committed to creating a more sustainable built environment. It operates within the UK construction industry, offering a wide range of solutions aimed at addressing key challenges in water, climate, and ventilation management. Genuit Group is known for its sustainable products and solutions, which include low carbon heating and cooling systems, clean and healthy air solutions, and resilient surface water management. The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability in its growth strategy, aiming to deliver new, sustainable solutions for a better future.
📋 Description
• Develop and implement short, medium, and long-term category strategies • Understand market dynamics, cost drivers, and supply risks • Track and analyse relevant commodity indices to inform pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and forward cost visibility • Lead sourcing decisions aligned to business requirements and technical needs • Maintain a clear supplier segmentation and sourcing roadmap • Lead all commercial negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, and contractual protections • Ensure all suppliers operate under robust contractual frameworks (Genuit T&Cs / agreements) • Drive total cost of ownership improvements (not just price) • Manage contract lifecycle, renewals, and re-tendering activity • Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships • Implement structured supplier performance management (QCD – Quality, Cost, Delivery) • Lead supplier reviews, improvement plans, and escalation where required • Identify and onboard alternative suppliers to reduce dependency and risk • Identify and mitigate supply, financial, and operational risks • Ensure continuity of supply across all sites • Develop contingency plans for key suppliers and commodities • Monitor market volatility (e.g. raw materials, logistics, capacity constraints) • Act as the commercial lead across multiple sites • Influence senior stakeholders (Operations, Finance, Engineering, SLT) • Challenge demand, specifications, and sourcing approaches where appropriate • Drive compliance to procurement processes and governance • Deliver against agreed KPIs: - Cost savings / cost avoidance - Payment term improvements - Supplier performance - Contract coverage - Provide clear reporting and insight on category performance • Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies • Support standardisation across sites and categories • Contribute to broader procurement strategy and transformation initiatives
🎯 Requirements
• Proven experience in commodity or category management within a manufacturing environment • Strong track record in commercial negotiation and contract management, delivering value and mitigating risk • Experience managing multi-site or regional spend portfolios • Exposure to complex supply chains and critical materials or services • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to develop and execute effective sourcing strategies • Solid understanding of procurement and supply chain principles • Good knowledge of contract law and commercial frameworks, including negotiating and managing supplier agreements • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret cost drivers and market trends • Understanding of manufacturing processes and cost structures • Ability to influence and build relationships across a matrix organisation without direct authority • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment • High level of autonomy with strong decision-making capability • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (IFS preferred) • Willingness to travel across multiple UK and international sites • Highly motivated, self-driven, and results-oriented
🏖️ Benefits
• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development
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