Recommerce Sourcing Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing and procurement of pre-owned products across the UK and EMEA. This is a pivotal role that combines strategic oversight with tactical execution to drive optimal supply chain outcomes and fulfill commercial objectives. The successful candidate will play a critical part in ensuring product availability, price competitiveness, and supply chain efficiency, working across regions and engaging with multiple stakeholders.

What your role as a Sourcing Manager (EMEA) will involve:

• Take full ownership of device sourcing across the UK and EMEA, developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans to ensure devices are available when and where needed at optimal prices.
• Establish robust supplier relationships with global partners, setting up legally and commercially sound agreements, including return rights for non-compliant devices and staged delivery terms.
• Negotiate competitive buy-in pricing, leveraging market intelligence and strong negotiation skills to secure the lowest possible input price per device grade.
• Establish a two-way sourcing relationship across regions, mitigating supply chain challenges in both the US and EMEA markets.
• Collaborate with technical and operational leadership teams to align supplier capabilities with company requirements, ensuring product compliance and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain a transparent buy-in plan, presenting accurate and timely reports to senior stakeholders, including open requirements, fill rates, supplier performance, open POs, and price benchmarking.
• Analyze financial implications and potential risks associated with sourcing alternatives, ensuring informed decision-making.
• Provide detailed regional reports to assess product viability and strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Proactively manage supply-side challenges, maintaining a risk management strategy to mitigate potential disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and relevant health and safety regulations.

To set you up for success, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Experience sourcing used mobile devices on a global scale, with deep knowledge of industry-specific standards (FMI, Knox, Reg Coding, Bands, Grades).
• Proven people management experience across time zones and functions.
• Background in strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management within tech or telecom sectors.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills, including the ability to secure competitive pricing and agreements.
• High-level analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex data for strategic outcomes.
• Commercially savvy, with advanced financial awareness and cost control expertise.
• Confident communicator and presenter, capable of influencing senior leadership and building supplier rapport.

Ingram Micro is a leading technology company serving the global information technology ecosystem. We reach nearly 90% of the global population, playing a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel by connecting technology manufacturers and cloud providers with business-to-business technology experts. Through our AI-powered digital platform, Ingram Micro Xvantage, we offer an industry-first business-to-consumer-like experience, along with a broad range of technology services including financing, marketing, lifecycle management, and technical support.

We believe that our success depends on our people. We seek individuals with a strong desire to succeed who are customer-focused. We offer a competitive base salary, commissions, a market-leading incentives program, and clear career development pathways. Full training on our products and access to a comprehensive technology learning catalog will be provided. If this opportunity excites you, please apply with your most recent CV.