Global Sourcing & Procurement Lead (Hybrid)

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a growing manufacturing business in Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on global sourcing, supplier development and securing the best possible deals.

You will own supplier relationships and work with the Head of Supply Chain to support large-scale manufacturing and new product development. This hands-on role offers autonomy and a measurable commercial impact, with hybrid working (1 day WFH) and a £45,000 annual

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Global sourcing and onboarding international suppliers.
• Strong negotiation and cost-reduction track record.
• Experience sourcing materials for manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, quotations and purchasing requirements.
• Strong supplier relationship management and communication.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Autonomous work style in a growing SME.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research and develop new international suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end supplier sourcing and onboarding.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, MOQs and terms.
• Source ingredients and packaging materials for large-scale manufacturing.
• Benchmark supplier pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers worldwide.
• Secure low-volume and sample quantities for product development.
• Coordinate with production planning to ensure material availability.
• Manage supplier documentation, specifications and compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, lead times.
• Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier and pricing records.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and digital systems.

Skills

Global sourcing

Supplier development

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Procurement

Supply chain management

Job description

Diamond Search Recruitment Ltd is recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a growing manufacturing business in Ashford, Kent. The role focuses on global sourcing, supplier development and securing the best possible deals.

You will own supplier relationships and work with the Head of Supply Chain to support large-scale manufacturing and new product development. This hands-on role offers autonomy and a measurable commercial impact, with hybrid working (1 day WFH) and a £45,000 annual