Tactical Sourcing Manager

Boehringer Ingelheim; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager on a 12-month contract for the Purchasing team at Head Office in Winnersh. The role focuses on coordinating tactical procurement activities, supplier onboarding, RFx administration, and maintaining compliant procurement processes.

The ideal candidate is experienced in Purchasing/Procurement, highly organised with strong communication skills, and able to manage multiple actions and deadlines while driving timely progress.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchasing/Procurement.
• Experience supporting tactical procurement activities (supplier onboarding, RFx administration, contract administration or PO follow up).
• Highly organised with ability to manage multiple topics, deadlines and follow-up actions simultaneously.
• Proactive and persistent approach with confidence to chase actions and drive progress.
• Strong communication with suppliers, business partners and internal stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and comfort with procurement reports and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out contract management administration, keeping records accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and follow up with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Support RFx administration, prepare documents, coordinate responses and track timelines.
• Provide general procurement process support to manage tactical activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

We are currently looking for a proactive, confident and highly organised Associate Sourcing Manager to join our Purchasing team on a contract basis for 12 months. This role would suit someone with previous Purchasing / Procurement experience who enjoys coordinating activities, following up on actions and keeping processes moving efficiently.

This role requires a minimum of 2 days per week in Head Office (Winnersh).

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Tactical Procurement Support:

• Carry out contract management administration, ensuring records are accurate, up to date and managed in line with internal processes.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, following up with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep actions moving forward.
• Support RFx administration, including document preparation, coordination of supplier responses and tracking of timelines.
• Provide general procurement process support, helping the team manage tactical activities efficiently and consistently.

Supplier and Business Partner Coordination:

• Communicate professionally with suppliers and business partners, ensuring requests are handled clearly and followed through to completion.
• Maintain strong organisation across multiple activities at the same time, tracking actions, owners and deadlines.
• Escalate issues appropriately where progress is blocked, while continuing to drive resolution wherever possible.

Compliance and Follow Up:

• Analyse PO compliance reports and follow up with relevant business partners to understand root causes and support corrective actions.
• Help ensure procurement processes are followed consistently, providing guidance and support where needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in Purchasing / Procurement.
• Experience supporting tactical procurement activities such as supplier onboarding, RFx administration, contract administration or PO follow up.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple topics, deadlines and follow-up actions simultaneously.
• Proactive and persistent approach, with confidence to chase actions and keep activities moving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers, business partners and internal stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and confidence working with procurement systems, reports and process documentation.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, confident communicating with different stakeholders and comfortable taking ownership of follow-up activities through to completion.