Global Sourcing Strategy Lead – Manufacturing

PYVITAL Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Global exposure

Career development

Collaborative environment

Global scale influence

Job summary

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst role on-site in Sidcup, Kent, within a global manufacturing organisation. You will partner with stakeholders across Europe, Asia, and North America to develop supplier partnerships, shape sourcing strategy, and deliver commercial value across multiple categories.

This senior role requires strong negotiation, relationship management, and data-driven decision making in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding and performance activities.
• Excellent organisational and project management capabilities and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships across international regions.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier selection activities.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, service, and supply chain performance.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance management processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Analyse sourcing data and supplier performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Work with global stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the sourcing function.
• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Sourcing strategy

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst role on-site in Sidcup, Kent, within a global manufacturing organisation. You will partner with stakeholders across Europe, Asia, and North America to develop supplier partnerships, shape sourcing strategy, and deliver commercial value across multiple categories.

This senior role requires strong negotiation, relationship management, and data-driven decision making in a matrixed environment.