Recommerce Sourcing Manager

Ingram Micro; Ingram; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to oversee the sourcing and procurement of pre-owned products across the UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and drive strategic sourcing plans to ensure product availability and compliance. Candidates should have experience in sourcing used mobile devices and strong negotiation skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional value in the technology sector.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Commission and incentives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing used mobile devices globally.
• Proven people management experience across functions.
• Background in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing of pre-owned products across the UK and EMEA.
• Negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans to ensure product availability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Risk management

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Job description

Sourcing Manager - EMEA

About The Job

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing and procurement of pre-owned products across the UK and EMEA. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic oversight with tactical execution to drive optimal supply chain outcomes and fulfil commercial objectives. The successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring availability, price competitiveness, and supply chain efficiency, working across regions and engaging with multiple stakeholders.

What your role as a Sourcing Manager (EMEA) will involve:

• Take full ownership of device sourcing across the UK and EMEA, Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans ensuring devices are available when and where needed at the optimal price.
• Establish robust supplier relationships with global partners, setting up legally and commercially sound agreements, including return rights for non-compliant devices and staged delivery terms.
• Negotiate competitive buy-in pricing, leveraging market intelligence and strong negotiation skills to secure the lowest possible input price per grade
• Establish a two-way sourcing relationship across regions, mitigating supply chain challenges in both the US and EMEA markets.
• Collaborate with technical and operational leadership teams to align supplier capabilities with Ingram Micro's requirements, ensuring product compliance and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain a transparent buy-in plan, presenting accurate and timely reports to senior stakeholders, including open requirements, fill rates, supplier performance, open POs, and price benchmarking.
• Analyse financial implications and potential risks associated with sourcing alternatives, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Provide detailed reporting at a regional variant level to assess product viability and strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Manage supply-side challenges proactively, maintaining a risk management strategy to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with Ingram Micro’s policies, procedures, and relevant health and safety regulations.
  
  

To set you up for success, we are looking for the following skills and experience

• Experience sourcing used mobile devices on a global scale, with deep knowledge of industry-specific standards (FMI, Knox, Reg Coding, Bands, Grades).
• Proven people management experience across time zones and functions.
• Background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management within tech or telecom sectors.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, including the ability to secure competitive pricing and agreements.
• High-level analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex data for strategic outcomes.
• Commercially savvy, with advanced financial awareness and cost control expertise.
• Confident communicator and presenter, capable of influencing senior leadership and building supplier rapport.
  
  

We Are Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Through Ingram Micro Xvantage, our AI-powered digital platform, we offer what we believe to be the industry’s first business-to- consumer-like experience. We also provide a broad range of technology services, including financing, specialized marketing, and lifecycle management, as well as technical pre- and post- sales professional support. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com.

Make an application to join the team!

None of this is achievable without great people, with a complete customer focus.

Our team is as much about our people as it is our customers and business partners. We want associates with a strong desire to succeed. We offer a competitive base, commission, market leading incentives programme and clear career development. You will receive full training on the products you will be specialising in, and you will have access to a world leading catalogue of technology-based learning.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then please apply by sending a copy of your most recent CV.