Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Lead

Phoenix51

Hailsham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Phoenix51 in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing across key categories, ensuring product availability, quality, cost efficiency and long-term supply stability.

You will translate business requirements into clear sourcing priorities, develop supplier performance, and make balanced commercial decisions to support both current operations and future growth. This role offers significant cross-functional influence and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Experience in procurement within manufacturing or distribution.
Strong negotiation and commercial analysis skills.
Ability to assess cost, risk, quality and service holistically.
Experience using ERP and supplier reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Translate business and category needs into practical sourcing plans.
Support supplier selection, tendering, negotiation and contracting.
Assess total cost, quality, service, capacity, risk and sustainability in sourcing decisions.
Identify opportunities for consolidation, cost improvement and alternative supply.
Manage supplier time-to-serve, progress chasing and expediting as required.
Set clear expectations for supplier quality, delivery, cost and responsiveness.
Review performance regularly and drive corrective actions where needed.
Identify supply risks early and maintain mitigation or dual-sourcing plans.
Build strong long-term supplier relationships while maintaining commercial challenge.
Escalate supplier non-conformance and risks through internal channels.