Sourcing Lead

Akkodis; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis is seeking a Sourcing Lead (Engineering) for a long-term contract based in Stevenage. You will lead complex procurement discussions, drive RFx events and shape sourcing strategies across the product lifecycle, working with category and supply chain teams to future-proof the UK supply chain.

The role requires CIPS qualification or equivalent, plus experience analysing open-book cost models to reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Qualifications

• CIPS qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience in running complex RFx.
• Understanding of sourcing across product lifecycle stages.
• Ability to analyse open-book cost models to reduce TCO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support procurement and sourcing activities for Mechanical Structures.
• Drive RFx events with stakeholders to secure best commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate with Category and Supply Chain Managers to strengthen the supply base.
• Identify risks, implement supplier onboarding and transition as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

RFx management

CIPS qualification

Product lifecycle awareness

Cost analysis

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sourcing Lead (Engineering) required for long term contract assignment based in Stevenage

Skillset/experience required:

• Able to work in a team and lead complex procurement discussions
• CIPS qualified or equivalent experience
• Experience in running complex RFx
• Product Lifecycle Awareness: Solid understanding of how sourcing strategies shift across the product lifecycle (NPI, Low-Rate Initial Production, Full-Rate Ramp Up, and Legacy/Sustainment).
• Data & Cost Architecture: Ability to analyse open-book cost models, machine/load-centre rates, and buy-to-fly ratios to drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions.

Overview of department:

The Procurement Directorate is a newly formed directorate as of 2026. We have the exciting challenge of meeting the demands of our customers and building a robust UK Supply Chain.

Responsibilities:

Role purpose: To lead and support the procurement and sourcing activities of the Mechanical Structures domain, to be the lead and focal point for a number of RFx events. Working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and the key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, implementing new suppliers to future proof the supply chain and to secure the ramp up today

Key responsibilities:

Sourcing

• Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategy, ensuring procurement best practice is followed, in line with company policy.
• Lead and support activities to increase company's supply chain
• Be able to undertake the prerequisite research, i.e. spend analysis, segmentation, future analysis, market analysis
• Be proficient in utilising procurement tools (Kraljic, Porters, etc.)
• Be able to present the sourcing outcome to senior stakeholders and justify decisions/outcome of sourcing activities, demonstrating how risks have been mitigated
• Jointly lead supplier development activities with Supply Chain Managers, complimenting their technical excellence as a commercial lead

Contract Development & Negotiations

• Have an understanding of English contract Law
• Be able to interpret commercial discussions from a supplier to ensure the best commercial position for the company is implemented.
• Draft and implement the relevant commercial agreement for the situation
• Lead in defining negotiation strategies
• Identify and implement specific planned saving initiatives

Risk Management

• Identify supplier risks
• Manage in line with company processes and procedures
• Present risks mitigation plans to obtain sponsorship from across the business.

Change Management

• Ensure onboarding of suppliers is undertaken with the handover period from existing suppliers to new is managed alongside the Multi-Functional Team
• Support Procurement Transversal improvement initiatives

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.