Sourcing Manager

A global materials provider to the Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial sectors is recruiting a Sourcing Manager to join its Cambridge-based team on a permanent basis. The company is renowned for its commitment to innovation, cutting-edge technology, and delivering high-quality composite solutions to clients worldwide. Responsibilities: Manage the sourcing of indirect external spend as assigned for the EAP region. Lead and be responsible for sourcing suppliers, developing suppliers, and building mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers. Determine best options and make recommendations by evaluating total cost and quality of indirect materials and services across a diverse range of categories. Procure critical indirect materials and services to meet forecasts, production/maintenance requirements, and aggressive capital project schedules. Act as an instrumental part in innovating, developing, and implementing leading procurement category strategies. Lead complex negotiations and represent Sourcing in specific site-level negotiations. Act as a liaison between the sites, suppliers, and stakeholders for assigned projects and initiatives. Continuously improve costs and terms of purchase and lead in the development and deployment of standard sourcing processes. Qualifications: Degree level qualification in a scientific, engineering, business, or economics-related subject. Experience in purchasing, finance, supply chain, or sourcing. Result-oriented with strong written and oral communication skills. Leadership qualities, dynamic and self-motivated. Ability to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and drive positive change. Strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, commercially astute with strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a highly matrix organization. ERP system experience in the finance and/or procurement/supply chain area (Microsoft platforms, SAP, etc.). Compensation: £Competitive + car allowance + 10% bonus + pension Job Details: Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Supply Chain #J-18808-Ljbffr