Sourcing Specialist

Responsible for delivering effective sourcing outcomes by managing quotations for non-standard products, negotiating pricing and supporting supplier performance and agreements. Implements category and sourcing strategies, drives KPI performance, and ensures data integrity within Epicor. Works closely with Purchasing to manage delivery escalations and prioritisation, while partnering with the Sourcing Team Lead to execute strategies, define metrics, and continually improve sourcing performance and market knowledge.

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering effective procurement solutions that meet customer requirements while driving value and efficiency across the supply chain. You will support commercial performance through market analysis, supplier management, and strategic sourcing, ensuring competitive pricing and product availability. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will contribute to category success through proactive communication, strong negotiation, and informed decision-making. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will help develop and implement category strategies, while acting as a trusted expert to support business needs and optimise supply outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide procurement solutions to customer requirements, including recommendations on standard product items and alternative available products.
• Manage and develop suppliers, including the implementation of specific supplier agreements.
• Analyse market movements and pricing, negotiating prices to secure favourable terms.
• Develop, implement and deliver specific product and supplier strategies for assigned categories.
• Become the go-to person for advice and expertise within assigned categories.
• Assist in RFQ processes, gathering supplier quotations, lead times, and supporting bid comparison analysis.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re looking for a commercially minded and analytical procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• You bring strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret market trends to inform sourcing decisions.
• Your proactive, solutions-focused mindset enables you to manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and performance.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing, or category management role.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse market trends, pricing, and supplier performance.
• Proven negotiation skills, securing competitive pricing and value from suppliers.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and contract awareness.
• Excellent organisational skills, prioritising and managing multiple activities across categories.
• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis, pricing, and sourcing decisions.
• Ability to develop and support category strategies that drive cost savings and operational improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, influencing and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset, identifying opportunities and implementing effective solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in a global or multi-regional supply chain environment.
• Familiarity with RFQ processes, supplier onboarding and sourcing activities.
• Experience supporting compliance or audit-related reporting.
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices and continuous improvement principles.
• Exposure to cost analysis or spend reporting.
• Experience working within regulated industries (e.g. Life Sciences, Pharma).

What We Offer

• Healthcare coverage.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Associate engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Generous annual leave plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.

Location and Schedule

This role is based on-site, requiring presence in the office for a minimum of two days per week to support close collaboration and operational effectiveness. Applicants should ideally be within commutable distance of the office.

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