Global Sourcing Manager – PPE & Workwear

Portwest; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Portwest, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE, is seeking a Sourcing Manager based in Manchester, UK, on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Director of Procurement & Trading. The role covers proactive sourcing, negotiating and reviewing supplier agreements with global vendors to secure best price and value.

You will lead supplier evaluations, drive cost reductions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure procurement compliance with Irish and EU regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing or supply chain management.
• Vendor negotiation and relationship management experience at national and international levels.
• Familiarity with Irish and EU purchasing procedures.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, category management and cost analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and digital sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with international vendors to secure best pricing and quality for Portwest products.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure efficient purchasing controls, service levels, contract compliance and value for money.
• Conduct ongoing market research and benchmarking to explore alternative vendor options.
• Implement modern strategic sourcing and category management techniques and ensure compliance with Irish and EU legislation.
• Lead evaluation teams and stakeholder groups for supplier assessment and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Monitor and report on global sourcing activities and maintain regular communications with vendors.
• Analyze procurement costs and develop strategies to drive cost reductions and expenditure efficiency.
• Oversee procurement of finished products, trims and fabrics, completing quotations weekly.
• Promote Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and perform additional ad hoc duties.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Cost analysis

Global supplier relations

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Portwest, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE, is seeking a Sourcing Manager based in Manchester, UK, on a full-time permanent basis reporting to the Director of Procurement & Trading. The role covers proactive sourcing, negotiating and reviewing supplier agreements with global vendors to secure best price and value.

You will lead supplier evaluations, drive cost reductions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure procurement compliance with Irish and EU regulations.