Global Sourcing Controller

UK Greetings Careers; Kirklees; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading greeting card publisher in the UK is seeking a Global Sourcing Controller. This part-time position involves overseeing the Global Sourcing function, managing purchase orders, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have strong sourcing and procurement experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. A hybrid working model is offered with supportive team values. Join us to be part of a passionate team in the celebrations sector.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee discount shop

Employee well-being support

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in global sourcing, supply chain, or procurement roles.
• Ability to manage teams and workflows in dynamic environments.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Global Sourcing function.
• Manage end-to-end purchase order process within Global Supply.
• Monitor global production to meet demand and deadlines.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality standards.
• Track order progress and supplier performance.
• Identify inefficiencies and lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Global sourcing experience

Team management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

The Global Sourcing Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the Global Sourcing function ensuring seamless execution from purchase order (PO) handoff to final product delivery.

This is a part time position that plays a critical role in maintaining supply chain efficiency and ensuring that all sourcing activities support the companys business goals timelines and quality standards.

Operating in a dynamic highly motivated office environment the role is both strategic and operational requiring great coordination and communication skills.

Purchase Order Management

Manage the end-to-end purchase order (PO) process within Global Supply ensuring timely and accurate entry processing and follow-up.

Resolve PO discrepancies monitor order dashboards daily and maintain on-time performance.

Oversee delivery of 24000 items annually from 15 suppliers ensuring Distribution Center (DC) availability and customer service levels.

Send and track requests for quotation (RFQs) via sourcing systems manage cost inputs (incl. freight) and liaise with Marketing for timely confirmation.

Production & Delivery Oversight

Monitor global production of card and non-card products to meet forecasted demand and deadlines.

Coordinate Private Label and customer delivery schedule (CDS) timelines from artwork release to warehouse delivery.

Investigate delays manage work-in-progress issues and coordinate post-shipment deliveries.

Support product sourcing with costing samples and innovation while maintaining supplier capacity and on-time delivery.

Provide volume and material forecasts to ensure continuous supply.

Supplier & Stakeholder Collaboration

Support the AG Asia buying team and supervise sourcing activities to ensure reliable and sustainable product supply.

Liaise with global suppliers logistics providers and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on lead times capacity and quality standards.

Escalate supply chain issues and provide updates on CDS activities and project priorities.

Support audit readiness ensuring compliance with FSC EUTR and retailer requirements.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Track and report on order progress manufacturing timelines and supplier performance.

Deliver regular reports and root cause analysis to senior leadership.

Monitor KPIs across vendor performance cost quality delivery and SKU availability.

Process Improvement

Identify inefficiencies and lead improvement initiatives across global sourcing processes.

Support system upgrades drive process optimisation and implement best practices across UK Asia and US operations.

Apply strong negotiation skills on card and non-card products to protect margins and lock in favourable cost structures.

Skills & Qualifications Required

Strong experience in global sourcing supply chain or procurement roles.

Proven ability to manage teams and workflows in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Excellent organizational analytical and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

A collaborative mindset and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Knowledge and understanding of Costing Marketing the Asia Global Sourcing offices and Production is desirable as is Card and Gift Dressing specification experience.

Whats in it for You

A hybrid working model to support work-life balance (Tuesday and Wednesdays are our core office days).

A supportive team environment where your ideas and input are valued.

Notes / Brief for Recruitment Team

Who we are

We help make the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day with our greeting cards gift dressings and party supplies products created for lifes big events special occasions and those saw-this-and-thought-of-you moments in life.

Along with our sister company John Sands who are based in Australia and New Zealand were part of the American Greetings Corporation one of the largest privately owned greeting card publishers in the world.

As the largest direct to retail publisher of greeting cards and social expression products in the UK we are the celebrations destination. Youll find our amazing products in major supermarkets high street retailers and independent stores across the UK and internationally as well as digital online marketplaces.

Here at UK Greetings we take pride in being an inclusive and diverse employer - we are dedicated and committed to building a culture where difference is valued and everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work regardless of their background.

Among the great benefits of working at UK Greetings are

• Hybrid Working working from home and our Dewsbury offices with flexibility around start and finish times
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free onsite parking at Head Office sites
• Employee discount shop
• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• Development opportunities; offering qualifications from Level 3 to 7
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee wellbeing support including Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Recognition scheme

So if you have a passion for greeting cards and celebrations products and would love to be part of a talented team youre in the right place!

Key Skills

• Category Management
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• HR Sourcing
• Supply Chain Experience
• Analysis Skills
• Contract Management
• Supplier Management
• Contract Negotiation
• ERP Systems
• negotiation
• Contracts

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1