European Strategic Sourcing Manager

SF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing group is looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to define sourcing excellence within its European operations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of supply chain leadership experience and will lead strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance supplier performance across quality, cost, and delivery. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership teams and drive improvements while supporting sustainability objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive experience in supply chain leadership.
• Skilled negotiator and able to influence senior levels.
• Willingness to travel to European sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership teams to align sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier consolidation and contract negotiations.
• Ensure consistent sourcing processes and compliance standards.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Negotiation skills

Analytical acumen

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP)

Job description

A global manufacturing group is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategic and tactical sourcing initiatives across its European operations.

This role serves as the group s subject matter expert in supplier management- driving consistency, compliance, and excellence in quality, cost, delivery, and service performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership teams across multiple business units to align sourcing strategies and implement best-practice standards.
• Lead European supplier consolidation, contract negotiations, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Ensure consistent application of sourcing processes, compliance standards, and performance metrics across the group.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality, delivery, cost, and service while supporting sustainability and regulatory objectives.
• Provide guidance and leadership to site supply chain teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across regions.

About You

• 10+ years progressive experience in supply chain leadership within global multi-site heavy/ industrial manufacturing environments.
• Skilled negotiator with strong commercial and analytical acumen.
• Able to influence at senior levels and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering; professional certifications (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
• Willingness to travel to European sites as required.

Why Join

This is a high-impact role within a global group, ideal for a strategic thinker who can balance operational execution with long-term vision. With key internal stakeholders, you ll shape sourcing excellence and deliver measurable results across quality, cost, and service.