Strategic Sourcing Pro: Engineering & Industrial Supplies

WR Engineering; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Job summary

WR Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive sourcing across commodities in an industrial manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with category managers and stakeholders to develop strategies, manage supplier performance and support cost and supply-risk initiatives.

The role is 38 hours per week with a salary up to 65K and a benefits package including holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and category management within industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Experience with global sourcing and cost/risk management.
• Experience using ERP systems in manufacturing.
• Degree in business or engineering; supply chain diploma or certification is a plus.
• Experience with metals, pumps, valves, instrumentation would be welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support supplier investigation, selection and due diligence with cost updates and supplier records.
• Manage sourcing projects from planning through delivery with suppliers and internal teams to define objectives.
• Develop project costing models and sourcing strategies with stakeholders.
• Benchmark costs and support global cost-reduction initiatives and reduce supply risk.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance and assess suppliers for new product development.
• Maintain sourcing procedures and governance for supplier selection and cost approvals.
• Understand plant operations and help resolve critical supply challenges.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

ERP systems

Cost management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in business or engineering

Supply chain diploma or professional certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

WR Engineering in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive sourcing across commodities in an industrial manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with category managers and stakeholders to develop strategies, manage supplier performance and support cost and supply-risk initiatives.

The role is 38 hours per week with a salary up to 65K and a benefits package including holidays.