At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships to drive performance and savings.
- Company: Join Metso, a leader in sustainable technologies and innovative solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, hybrid work options, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team focused on continuous improvement and global collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while growing your career in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business or related field with strong leadership and commercial skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.
We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our Sourcing / Procurement team. In this role, you will lead sourcing strategy development, supplier relationship management, and new supplier development across the North and Central America market area, contributing to procurement performance, cost savings, and supplier excellence. You will report to the Sourcing Director. This role is based in York, PA with hybrid working options available.
You will lead a team of (4) sourcing and procurement professionals focused on strategic sourcing, supplier development, and procurement performance. Our team plays a key role in driving competitiveness, supplier quality, and cost efficiency, with a shared focus on delivering business value through effective sourcing strategies. We collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across sales, engineering, finance, and supply chain, as well as external suppliers and partners.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies across your responsibility area
- Manage procurement spend and build strong commercial relationships with suppliers
- Drive procurement performance to deliver savings and operational improvements
- Identify and execute competitiveness improvement initiatives
- Lead new supplier development aligned with business needs
- Monitor supplier risk and ensure mitigation actions are implemented
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and global logistics to improve purchasing performance
What you’ll bring:
- Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or relevant experience
- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of delivering results
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects and execute effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of cross-functional business areas such as sales, engineering, supply chain, and finance
- Proven experience in supplier development, contract negotiation, and relationship management
- Experience within mining or heavy construction industry (nice to have)
What's in it for you:
- Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life
- Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs and support services
- Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Flexibility: Hybrid working options
- Growth: Learning opportunities and global collaboration
- Culture: Inclusive and collaborative workplace
Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Sourcing Manager employer: Metso Corporation
At Metso, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and collaboration. As a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager based in York, PA, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that contributes to sustainable modern life while enjoying competitive compensation, flexible hybrid working options, and robust growth opportunities within a supportive global team. Join us to make a significant impact in an inclusive environment that values your contributions and fosters continuous learning.
