Strategic Sourcing Manager: Negotiation, Compliance & Growth

The Inside Job; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sourcing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead key initiatives and projects with internal teams. This role focuses on supplier management, negotiation, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in garment manufacturing, excellent communication and analytical skills, and be able to work collaboratively onsite four days a week. This position offers a strategic and hands-on opportunity to impact sourcing operations significantly.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing, costing, and compliance.
• Commercial and financial acumen essential.
• Experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier management and drive performance improvements.
• Negotiate pricing, margins, and delivery timelines.
• Manage contracts, scorecards, and rebuy processes.

Skills

Garment manufacturing

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

PLM systems

Job description

A leading sourcing firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead key initiatives and projects with internal teams. This role focuses on supplier management, negotiation, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in garment manufacturing, excellent communication and analytical skills, and be able to work collaboratively onsite four days a week. This position offers a strategic and hands-on opportunity to impact sourcing operations significantly.