Senior Global Strategic Sourcing Leader - Electronics

MCS Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with an international technology business to appoint an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to shape global supplier strategy. The role will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement and contract manufacturing, with ownership of key supplier relationships and opportunities to drive cost improvements across the supply chain.

The successful candidate will manage a global supplier and manufacturing network, lead negotiations, and work closely with

Qualifications

• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience in electronics/technology/engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of contract manufacturing and global supplier networks.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a global supplier and manufacturing network across existing products and new product introductions.
• Lead commercial negotiations around pricing, contracts, lead times and supplier performance.
• Identify cost reduction and margin improvement opportunities across the supply chain.
• Develop alternative sourcing strategies and reduce reliance on single suppliers.
• Support engineering and product teams with sourcing for new product development.
• Manage sourcing of electronic components and related manufactured products.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, availability and overall performance.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement contingency plans.
• Challenge suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery issues and remove roadblocks.
• Lead and develop a small purchasing team.
• Visit key international suppliers and manufacturing partners as required.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Contract manufacturing

New product introduction

Global supplier relationships

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Spend management

Job description

MCS Group is partnering with an international technology business to appoint an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to shape global supplier strategy. The role will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement and contract manufacturing, with ownership of key supplier relationships and opportunities to drive cost improvements across the supply chain.

The successful candidate will manage a global supplier and manufacturing network, lead negotiations, and work closely with