Global Strategic Sourcing Leader (NPI & Cost Savings)

Ballard Power Systems

Sheffield

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Ballard Power Systems is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our sourcing team in developing and executing global strategies that optimize cost, drive innovation, mitigate risk, and ensure supply continuity. You will manage RFx processes, support New Product Introductions, and qualify new suppliers while expanding the supplier base to enhance flexibility and cost competitiveness.

The role expects strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Professional qualification in Supply Chain and Logistics (e.g., SCMP, APICS, CIPS, ISM) preferred.
7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management in a global, manufacturing-based environment.
Proven track record in leading RFx processes, supplier qualification, and cost savings initiatives.
Strong experience negotiating and finalizing supply agreements, including warranties, liabilities, and commercial terms.
Knowledge of NPI sourcing and early supplier involvement in product development.
Experience with low-cost country sourcing, supplier risk management, and global supplier development.
Proficiency in ERP systems, sourcing tools, and contract lifecycle management platforms. Experience with Oracle Cloud, Agile and Power BI tools preferred.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve targets and objectives.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute robust global sourcing strategies aligned with company goals, product roadmaps, and market dynamics to optimize total cost of ownership (TCO).
Lead and manage RFx (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and competitive bidding processes across a range of categories and commodities.
Expand the supplier base to enhance supply chain flexibility, resilience, and cost competitiveness. Source and qualify new suppliers, especially in low-cost countries, capable of supporting new technologies, materials, and processes.
Identify and drive cost reduction initiatives, leveraging supplier competition, product redesign, should cost analysis and value engineering principles. Build and maintain a strategic savings pipeline; track execution and report results to senior leadership.
Serve as the sourcing lead for NPI programs, driving early supplier engagement and supporting cross-functional development teams.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing strategic sourcing team, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive the development of long-term strategic commodity roadmaps aligned with product lifecycles, technology evolution, market trends, and business goals.
Build and institutionalize best practices in category management, opportunity tracking, supplier performance management, and sourcing analytics.
Promote cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing to reduce organizational risk and strengthen team capabilities.
Actively participate in SCM leadership forums and represent the sourcing function in key strategic initiatives.
Manage hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and team development in coordination with senior leadership.