Purchasing & Sourcing Manager

Commercial; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus up to £3,000

Job summary

Commercial is recruiting a Purchasing & Sourcing Manager to lead the Purchasing Administration and Procurement Specialists teams, applying strong leadership, commercial judgment and business acumen to deliver a cost‑effective, responsive service.

You will set standards, drive supplier negotiations, coach teams and ensure ERP data accuracy while directing sourcing across PPE & Workwear, Facilities and related categories to meet customer needs and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing procurement teams.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills with supplier pricing and terms.
• Excellent commercial judgment to translate requirements into value.
• Experience with ERP systems and ensuring data accuracy.
• CIPS Level 4 qualification or demonstrated equivalent capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and inspire the Purchasing Administration and Procurement Specialists teams.
• Set service standards, KPIs and SLAs, and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and challenge pricing, lead times and terms.
• Coach Procurement Specialists on high‑value opportunities.
• Maintain ERP discipline, data accuracy and efficient purchasing processes.
• Direct sourcing across PPE & Workwear, Facilities, Retail Equipment and related categories.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support demand and growth.
• Source, assess and manage suppliers for quality, availability and cost.
• Monitor market trends, pricing and supplier capability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support internal pricing teams with responsive service.
• Review and improve procurement processes and policies.
• Hold regular supplier account reviews and manage performance.
• Remain composed in a high‑pressure environment and balance priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

ERP systems

Education

CIPS Level 4

Job description

As Purchasing & Sourcing Manager at Commercial, you will lead the Purchasing function comprising two complementary sub-teams, the Purchasing Administration team and the Procurement Specialist team. You will use strong leadership, commercial judgement and business acumen to guide the team on complex and high-value opportunities, understand both customer requirements and supplier perspectives, and deliver a consistent, cost-effective, efficient and responsive service.

Your responsibilities as a Purchasing & Sourcing Manager will be..

• Lead, support and inspire the Purchasing Administration and Procurement Specialists teams, adapting your management approach to their distinct operational and commercial priorities.

• Set clear service standards, priorities, KPIs and SLAs, holding both teams accountable for consistent, accurate and timely delivery.

• Lead complex supplier negotiations and confidently challenge pricing, lead times, service levels and commercial terms to achieve the best overall value.
• Coach Procurement Specialists on complex and high-value opportunities, combining customer insight, supplier understanding and commercial judgement.
• Maintain strong ERP-system discipline, data accuracy and efficient purchasing processes across the administration team.
• Direct sourcing activity across PPE & Workwear, Facilities, Retail Equipment and wider business-supplies categories in response to customer needs.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that support customer demand, business value and sustainable growth.

• Source, assess and manage suppliers to secure appropriate quality, availability, service and total cost.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, product availability and supplier capability to identify risks and commercial opportunities.
• Support internal pricing teams with a robust and responsive service for existing customer requirements and new opportunities.
• Review and improve procurement processes and policies, applying best practice and a measure, manage and change approach.
• Hold regular supplier account reviews and act where performance falls below agreed expectations.
• Remain composed and decisive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and urgent customer requirements.

About you..

• Demonstrable experience of leading and developing teams, with the ability to support, inspire and hold people accountable.

• Strong and proven negotiation and influencing skills, including experience challenging supplier pricing, lead times, service levels and commercial terms.

• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the judgement to guide complex and high-value opportunities.
• The ability to understand customer requirements and supplier perspectives and translate both into practical, commercially sound outcomes.
• Experience of ERP systems and a strong appreciation of process discipline and data accuracy.

• CIPS Level 4. Applicants without this qualification will be considered only in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate outstanding equivalent capability and experience.

This role offers a base salary of up to £45,000 per annum, a annual bonus scheme of up to £3,000, hybrid working plus a range of benefits.

At Commercial, we're a purpose-driven, people-first organisation helping businesses transform the way they work. Proud winners of our category at the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 and holders of Ecovadis Platinum status, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. With a strong culture of internal progression, industry-leading wellbeing support, and a brand-new state-of-the-art headquarters, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.