Senior Advisor, Commodity Management

Senior Commodity Management Advisor

Onsite - Glasgow, United Kingdom

A ground-breaking company making game-changing products needs an exceptional supply chain. Commodity Management within Materials and Procurement develops and implements plans to support forecasted needs for suppliers or commodities. We use our in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets to negotiate supplier agreements and contracts with optimum pricing and terms. We also harness our understanding of commodity qualities, transportation options, risk management and supply chain evaluation models to develop optimal commodity management strategies.

Join us to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact as a Senior Commodity Management Advisor on our Software & Peripherals Commodity Management Team in EMEA.

What you’ll achieve
As a Senior Commodity Management Advisor, you will be responsible for developing and implementing plans to support forecasted needs for supplier and/or commodities; establishing and implementing strategies for negotiating supplier agreements based on in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic markets for optimum pricing and terms.

You Will:
As a Senior Commodity Management Advisor, you will be responsible for :

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Direct cross-functional teams to drive commodity metrics, strategies, and goals while conducting risk analysis and recommending mitigation strategies.

• Supply Chain Optimization: Develop and gain business buy-in for complex RFQs, making supply chain optimization recommendations.

• Issue Resolution and Negotiation: Drive resolutions for supplier issues, negotiate product costs and contracts, and identify cost savings opportunities.

• Technology Integration: Identify, track, and monitor new technology developments, supporting supplier integration.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, and create new relationships to meet supply chain needs.

Take the first step towards your dream career
Every Dell Technologies team member brings something unique to the table. Here’s what we are looking for with this role:

Essential Requirements

• Educational Background and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field, with 2+ years of procurement experience as a category manager or similar role.

• Negotiation and Goal Achievement: Proficient in leveraging advanced negotiation techniques to achieve sustainable cost, contractual, and service level goals.

• Global Procurement Team Experience: Experienced in working within a large, global, center-led procurement team.

• Business Relationships and Communication: Skilled in building strong, long-lasting business relationships internally and externally, with strong presentation and persuasion skills to communicate across all organizational levels.

• Analytical and Management Skills: Possesses strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, including report development, data-driven decision-making, and project/program management.

Desirable Requirements
• Previous experience leveraging e-procurement tools

Who we are

We believe that each of us has the power to make an impact. That’s why we put our team members at the center of everything we do. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds and most advanced tech in the industry, we’re looking for you.

Dell Technologies is a unique family of businesses that helps individuals and organizations transform how they work, live and play. Join us to build a future that works for everyone because Progress Takes All of Us.

Application closing date: 19th October 2025

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