Global Sourcing Controller | Hybrid - 3 Days Remote

UK Greetings Limited; Dewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Greetings Ltd is seeking a Global Sourcing Controller to lead sourcing, procurement and supplier management across UK, Asia and US operations. You will drive value, quality and security of supply while managing 24,000+ items annually through a network of 15 suppliers.

The role involves tendering, contract negotiations, performance management and strategy development. You will oversee POs, production schedules, capacity, costs, and risk, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with

Qualifications

• Experience in global sourcing, procurement or supply chain.
• Supplier relationship management and contract negotiation experience.
• Understanding of costs, inventory and business performance.
• Experience with strategic sourcing, tendering or category management.
• Knowledge of supplier performance, risk assessment and audits or continuity planning.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to use data to support decisions and communicate findings.
• Experience with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders through to delivery and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate production and delivery schedules to meet demand and deadlines.
• Work with suppliers to manage capacity, lead times, costs, quality and delivery.
• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and procurement categories for quality, service, cost, and delivery.
• Lead or support supplier sourcing, tendering, benchmarking, RFQs and contract negotiations.
• Develop supplier agreements and contractual arrangements for commercial outcomes.
• Evaluate supplier performance via reviews, audits and KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assess supplier risk including capacity and financial stability; plan continuity.

Skills

Global sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Data analysis

Excel/ERP

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent

CIPS qualification

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

UK Greetings Ltd is seeking a Global Sourcing Controller to lead sourcing, procurement and supplier management across UK, Asia and US operations. You will drive value, quality and security of supply while managing 24,000+ items annually through a network of 15 suppliers.

The role involves tendering, contract negotiations, performance management and strategy development. You will oversee POs, production schedules, capacity, costs, and risk, ensuring continuity of supply and alignment with