Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager

Good Egg Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; Ibrido; GBP 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous annual leave

Birthday leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Pension plan

Mauve Academy access

Annual training allowance

Hybrid working environment

Home setup allowance

Eye care benefits

Company-wide events

Descrizione del lavoro

Mauve Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager to strengthen strategic supplier relationships, evaluate potential suppliers and lead supplier onboarding across UK, Europe and beyond. This role is not transactional purchasing but focuses on value creation through rigorous supplier management and cost improvements.

You will travel internationally to supplier sites, audits and trade exhibitions, working with the Head of Supply Chain and MD – Commercial to drive

Competenze

• Proven experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement or supplier management.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience in supplier development, onboarding and relationship management.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Mansioni

• Identify research and evaluate potential suppliers aligned with business requirements.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, due diligence activities and supplier evaluations.
• Support supplier selection activities and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Attend trade exhibitions & supplier events to identify potential supplier relationships and sourcing options.

Conoscenze

Purchasing experience

Sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Travel internationally

Stakeholder management

Analytical/Proactive

Descrizione del lavoro

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager

We are looking for an experienced, commercially minded Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager to support the continued development of the supplier network & strengthen strategic supplier relationships across the business.

This is not a transactional purchasing role. Working closely with the Head of Supply Chain and Managing Director – Commercial, you will play a key role in evaluating potential suppliers, introducing approved suppliers into the business, managing supplier relationships once established and driving supplier performance improvements.

The role requires regular international travel to visit suppliers, conduct factory audits and attend trade exhibitions across the UK, Europe, Asia and other relevant sourcing regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify research and evaluate potential suppliers aligned with business requirements.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments, due diligence activities and supplier evaluations.
• Support supplier selection activities and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Attend trade exhibitions & supplier events to identify potential supplier relationships and sourcing options.

You will have:

• Proven experience in purchasing, sourcing, procurement or supplier management.
• Strong supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience in supplier development, onboarding and relationship management.
• The ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• A proactive, analytical and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability and willingness to travel internationally.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial or distribution environments would be beneficial.

Perks and Benefits

• Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location.
• Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).
• Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal.
• Annual training allowance for career development.
• Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable).
• Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).
• Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.