Senior Sourcing Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead procurement across EMEA. This pivotal role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and driving cost savings while collaborating with stakeholders globally. The position requires travel to China and Europe, providing an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse markets. If you are results-driven and possess strong negotiation skills, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in sourcing and supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in supply chain or sourcing in an international context.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for Finished Goods, driving cost savings and supplier performance.
• Negotiate global contracts and manage supplier relationships across EMEA.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation Skills

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems (SAP)

English Communication

Flexibility and Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

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Senior Sourcing Manager, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Join our Global Sourcing team in Breda! Lead procurement across EMEA, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier performance. The position also involves collaboration across multiple countries and contributions to global sourcing initiatives. Some travel to China and Europe is required.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the development and execution of sourcing strategies for Finished Goods in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Establish and implement global sourcing strategies for key categories to achieve cost savings and counteract raw material inflation.
• Lead global business reviews to enhance KPI performance, including cost efficiency, lead times, on-time delivery, quality, and production flexibility.
• Support the resolution of critical quality and service issues.
• Oversee cost management of sourced Finished Goods to meet company objectives.
• Negotiate and secure global contractual agreements with OEM suppliers.
• Manage RFQ processes for assigned sourcing categories.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning for the supply base.
• Guide the team in developing and executing sourcing strategies aligned with regional business needs.
• Supervise the Sourcing Manager based in the UK office.
• Travel to China and across Europe to oversee supplier relationships and product sourcing.
• Contribute to broader global sourcing initiatives as required.

Skills Required:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in supply chain or sourcing within an international setting.
• Strong knowledge of the OEM landscape in low-cost regions, with the ability to assess challenges and implement effective sourcing strategies.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Expertise in strategic sourcing, including cost modeling and data-driven negotiations.
• Track record of managing supplier relationships, driving performance, and ensuring seamless integration.
• Results-driven with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong negotiation skills, including contract management and legal understanding.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and communicate market trends and competitive insights.
• Flexible and adaptable to internal processes, change, and unexpected challenges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Previous team management experience or the ambition to step into a leadership role.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken; additional European languages are a plus.
• Ability to present data clearly and concisely to support decision-making.
• Pragmatic, solution-focused approach with a strong commercial mindset.
• Comfortable working in a matrix organization across different countries and functions.