Strategic Sourcing Manager

About the job

Job Title: Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst
Location: Sidcup, Kent (On-Site)
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits

About the Role

We’re recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturing organisation seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Analyst to join its international sourcing function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sourcing, procurement or supply chain professional looking to take the next step in their career within a highly visible, globally connected role. Working closely with stakeholders across Europe, Asia and North America, you’ll play a key role in developing supplier partnerships, supporting sourcing strategy and delivering commercial value across a range of manufacturing categories.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building supplier relationships, leading negotiations and driving continuous improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Support the development and execution of category sourcing strategies across manufacturing and technical product categories.
• Contribute to strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier selection and procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, service and overall supply chain performance.
• Work with global stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with wider business objectives.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships across multiple international regions.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve commercially beneficial outcomes.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification and performance management processes.
• Build effective long-term partnerships with suppliers to support operational and commercial objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality and operational teams.
• Work with international stakeholders across Europe, Asia and North America.
• Support alignment between sourcing priorities, manufacturing requirements and wider supply chain objectives.
• Build strong working relationships across a global, matrix-led organisation.

Sourcing Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse sourcing data and supplier performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing efficiency, supplier performance and commercial outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the international sourcing function.
• Provide analytical insight to support supplier selection, negotiations and category sourcing decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Previous experience operating within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding, qualification and supplier performance activities.
• Excellent organisational and project management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, dependable and comfortable working independently.
• Commercially aware with the ability to identify opportunities for cost improvement and supplier value.

Desirable Experience

• Experience operating within a global or matrix-led organisation.
• Background within aerospace, industrial manufacturing, engineered products or another technical manufacturing sector.
• Experience working with international suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to category sourcing strategies and international procurement activities.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to inclusive and equitable hiring practices.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of £60,000 – £75,000.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to work within a global sourcing and procurement function.
• Exposure to international suppliers and stakeholders.
• Career development opportunities within a well-established manufacturing organisation.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to influence sourcing strategy and supplier performance on a global scale.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced sourcing, procurement or supply chain professional with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for supplier relationships, commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing, we’d love to hear from you.