Strategic Sourcing Manager EIMEA - Maternity Cover

WD-40 Company (UK); Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Pension contributions

Profit incentive rewards

Job summary

WD-40 Company (UK) is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager for maternity cover in Milton Keynes. This role involves leading sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting procurement processes. Ideal candidates should have strategic sourcing experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs, generous pension contributions, and time off during the holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management or a related procurement discipline.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, confident analyzing cost drivers.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of strategic sourcing and category plans across EIMEA.
• Manage total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier risk, and value drivers.
• Deliver sourcing activities including RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Education

CIPS or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Manager EIMEA - Maternity Cover

• Category: Supply Chain
• Country: United Kingdom

Overview

WD‑40 Company is a global consumer goods company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange in New York. For more than 70 years, our trusted products have been used worldwide by professionals, industry partners and consumers. While our formula may be a closely guarded secret, our culture is not. Our people, values and brands are what truly set us apart.

We are now looking for an experienced and commercially minded Strategic Sourcing Manager - EIMEA (Maternity Cover) to support and strengthen our sourcing capability across the region. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity offering meaningful scope, ownership and visibility within the business.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will play a key role in leading category strategies, managing supplier relationships and supporting continuity across critical sourcing activities. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional partners to ensure momentum is maintained while continuing to evolve our sourcing approach.

If you enjoy stepping into established roles, building credibility quickly and making a real contribution from day one, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the execution of strategic sourcing and category plans across EIMEA
• Managing total cost of ownership (TCO), supplier risk and value drivers beyond price
• Delivering sourcing activities including RFI, RFP and RFQ processes and supporting negotiations and contract awards
• Maintaining and strengthening supplier relationships and performance governance
• Partnering closely with Legal, Finance, Supply Chain and Operations to support ongoing business needs
• Supporting supplier risk management, including performance, geopolitical exposure and business continuity
• Contributing to continuous improvement of sourcing processes and ways of working

Championing WD‑40 Company values in every interaction, internally and externally

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management or a related procurement discipline
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with confidence analysing cost drivers and supplier value
• Experience managing supplier relationships and navigating complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to get up to speed quickly and operate effectively in an established landscape
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• A collaborative, proactive and values‑led approach
• CIPS or equivalent professional qualification (desirable, not essential)

Total Rewards

Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life‑enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit incentive rewards, healthcare, generous pension contributions. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short‑day Fridays, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and New year to spend with family and friends!

About Us

At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose‑driven and values guided people create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.

At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.