Strategic Sourcing Manager

PYVITAL Ltd; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Global exposure

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

PYVITAL Ltd. is recruiting a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to lead strategic sourcing across manufacturing categories. The role involves global collaboration with Europe, Asia and North America, shaping supplier relationships and driving commercial value.

The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers, support onboarding, and monitor performance, delivering continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and supplier negotiation.
• Strong analytical, data-based decision making and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for manufacturing and technical categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve cost, quality and service benefits.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification and performance processes.
• Build long-term supplier partnerships to support operational goals.

Skills

5+ years experience

Sourcing & procurement

Negotiation skills

Supplier onboarding

Analytics & reporting

Stakeholder management

Global/matrix environment

Job description

• Manufacturing, Procurement & Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing

About the job

About the Role

We're recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organisation seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to join its international sourcing function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sourcing, procurement or supply chain professional looking to take the next step in their career within a highly visible, globally connected role. Working closely with stakeholders across Europe, Asia and North America, you'll play a key role in developing supplier partnerships, supporting sourcing strategy and delivering commercial value across a range of manufacturing categories.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building supplier relationships, leading negotiations and driving continuous improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies across manufacturing and technical product categories.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection and procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, service and overall supply chain performance.
• Work with global stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with wider business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships across multiple international regions.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification and performance management processes.
• Build effective long-term partnerships with suppliers to support operational and commercial objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality and operational teams.
• Work with international stakeholders across Europe, Asia and North America.
• Support alignment between sourcing priorities, manufacturing requirements and wider supply chain objectives.
• Build strong working relationships across a global, matrix-led organisation.
• Analyse sourcing data and supplier performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance and commercial outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the international sourcing function.
• Provide analytical insight to support supplier selection, negotiations and category sourcing decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Previous experience operating within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding, qualification and supplier performance activities.
• Excellent organisational and project management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, dependable and comfortable working independently.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities for cost improvement and supplier value.
• Experience operating within a global or matrix-led organisation.
• Background within aerospace, industrial manufacturing, engineered products or another technical manufacturing sector.
• Experience working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to category sourcing strategies and international procurement activities.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to work within a global sourcing and procurement function.
• Exposure to international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Career development opportunities within a well-established manufacturing organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier performance on a global scale.