Global Sourcing Manager - Hybrid, Cost & Innovation

MillerKnoll; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MillerKnoll is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager based in Yorkshire, with hybrid working options. The role focuses on global sourcing, commodity management, and technical sourcing support for new products, driving cost competitiveness and supply resilience across the global supply base.

You will lead supplier onboarding, develop sourcing strategies, and collaborate with design, engineering and operations to optimise cost and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in strategic sourcing, category management or global procurement.
• Experience with international supplier sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Experience tracking commodities and product costs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
• Global Commodity Management
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Support
• Supplier Innovation & Localisation
• Risk Management

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Global procurement

Supplier negotiations

International sourcing

Product costing

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

MS Office

MS Dynamics NAV

Job description

MillerKnoll is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager based in Yorkshire, with hybrid working options. The role focuses on global sourcing, commodity management, and technical sourcing support for new products, driving cost competitiveness and supply resilience across the global supply base.

You will lead supplier onboarding, develop sourcing strategies, and collaborate with design, engineering and operations to optimise cost and manufacturability.