Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead

Broadstone Resourcing; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in London is seeking a Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead. This role is critical for driving supplier partnerships and sourcing initiatives. The successful candidate will need a relevant degree, experience in sourcing or consulting, and strong negotiation skills. Working in a hybrid model, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Previous experience in retail, sourcing, consulting, pharmaceuticals or FMCG.
• Proven experience in supplier/category/contract management and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data-driven insights to identify opportunities and risks.
• Design and implement comprehensive supplier strategies.
• Generate measurable financial impact through complex negotiations.
• Build and manage high-impact supplier relationships.
• Partner cross-functionally to enhance sourcing processes.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Data-driven insights

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MBA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead - Central London/hybrid - Competitive salary, bonus & benefits

My client, a global healthcare company based in Central London, is looking to recruit a Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead. The successful candidate will play a critical role within the Sourcing and Commercial Operations team, driving strategic supplier partnerships and sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable value, mitigate risk, and align with the business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leverage data-driven insights to identify strategic opportunities and risks, guiding the development and execution of initiatives that maximise value and minimise exposure.
• Design and implement comprehensive supplier strategies, driving proactive planning and alignment of goals with key partners.
• Generate measurable financial impact through complex negotiations, applying market intelligence to balance value creation with effective risk management.
• Build and manage high-impact supplier relationships, including leading Business Review Meetings to ensure performance excellence and strategic alignment.
• Partner cross-functionally and with diverse stakeholders to enhance sourcing processes, elevating the business to best-in-class standards and ensuring efficient, timely delivery.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Previous experience in retail, sourcing, consulting, pharmaceuticals or FMCG.
• Proven experience in supplier/category/contract management and financial analysis.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in synthesising complex data into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.