At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global sourcing strategies for gas metering components and drive procurement activities.
- Company: Join a dynamic Global Procurement team focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a chance to shape sourcing strategies.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on operational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a critical product area while collaborating with global stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in strategic sourcing and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) to join our Global Procurement team. Reporting to the Head of Global Procurement, this role plays a critical part in delivering end-to-end sourcing strategies for gas metering components across our global operations. You will own the full sourcing lifecycle—from early engagement with R&D during product design, through New Product Introduction (NPI) alongside Operations, to supplier selection, negotiation, and ongoing performance management. This is a unique opportunity to shape global sourcing strategies, drive cost competitiveness, and ensure supply continuity in a technically complex and globally integrated environment.
- Lead global sourcing strategy for gas meter parts and materials
- Partner with R&D to support design-to-cost initiatives and early supplier involvement
- Drive procurement activities during New Product Introduction (NPI) in collaboration with Operations
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers aligned with technical, cost, and quality requirements
- Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements to deliver value and mitigate risk
- Manage supplier performance, ensuring quality, delivery, cost, and innovation targets are met
- Develop and execute category strategies to deliver continuous improvement and savings
- Ensure supply continuity and proactively manage risks across the global supply base
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to shape global sourcing strategy in a critical product area
- Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment
- Exposure to global stakeholders and supply base
- Be part of a team driving operational excellence and sustainable value creation
Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM) Gas Metering in Manchester employer: Landis+Gyr
Join our dynamic Global Procurement team as a Strategic Sourcing Manager, where you will have the opportunity to shape sourcing strategies for gas metering components in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of operational excellence, offering extensive employee growth opportunities and exposure to global stakeholders, ensuring that your contributions lead to meaningful and sustainable value creation.
