Global Sourcing Category Specialist - Hybrid UK

Mativ; Ashton-under-Lyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a experienced Sourcing Category Specialist to join our Global Sourcing team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract of up to 12 months. The role is based in Ashton, United Kingdom with hybrid working arrangements.

You will develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and conduct spend analysis to deliver measurable savings. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders across regions including Europe, North America and Asia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing and supplier negotiation experience.
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies and delivering measurable savings.
• Strong analytical skills, including spend analysis and cost modelling.
• Experience sourcing within a global manufacturing environment.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects.
• Experience working across multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies that deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and business value.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and competitive bidding processes.
• Analyze spend data and market trends to identify sourcing opportunities and influence business decisions.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, RFPs, reverse auctions, and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders across multiple global locations.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships while driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide category expertise and market intelligence to support sourcing strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Spend analysis

Cost modelling

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional leadership

Excel proficiency

Communication

Job description

Mativ is seeking a experienced Sourcing Category Specialist to join our Global Sourcing team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract of up to 12 months. The role is based in Ashton, United Kingdom with hybrid working arrangements.

You will develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and conduct spend analysis to deliver measurable savings. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders across regions including Europe, North America and Asia.