Strategic Sourcing Manager

Octagon Group; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain firm in Littlehampton is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive supply chain deliverables and optimize costs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage material availability and ensure successful product introductions. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. This role is critical for aligning supply chain strategies with dynamic product demands.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material cost models for optimization.
• Create sourcing plans for prototypes and production ramps.
• Identify and mitigate long-term supply chain risks.
• Oversee supply chain deliverables for product releases.
• Engage with suppliers for selection and performance management.
• Optimize engineering inventory through best practices.

Skills

Cost optimization

Risk identification

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management or Engineering

Job description

NEW STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER BASED IN LITTLEHAMPTON

Our client based in West Sussex has a new Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive supply chain deliverables, optimize engineering inventory, and ensure the successful introduction of new products to market. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be a critical leader in their product development process. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to manage prototype material availability, optimize costs, identify risks, and ensure production readiness. This role is key to aligning supply chain strategies with the dynamic demands of new product introductions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material cost models, focusing on value chains and cost drivers to optimize material costs.
• Create sourcing plans for prototypes, NPI, production ramps, and long‑term production, ensuring alignment with commodity management strategies.
• Identify and mitigate long‑term supply chain risks, including component lifecycle challenges.
• Oversee supply chain deliverables for product releases and implement process improvements for efficiency.
• Actively engage with suppliers for identification, selection, and performance management.
• Optimize engineering inventory through best practices in procurement and inventory disposition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management or Engineering.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

If you are interested in this Strategic Sourcing Manager job in Littlehampton, please contact Adam on (phone number removed).