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Strategic Sourcing Manager
Bauer Media Outdoor UK. Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans across multiple product and procurement categories .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive strategic sourcing experience with a focus on supplier relationship management, cost savings, and sustainability initiatives. Capable of driving continuous improvement and managing complex projects across multiple procurement categories.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Sourcing ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementCost Savings DeliveryCommercial NegotiationsSustainability Initiatives
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Hard Skills
Strategic SourcingCost OptimisationSupplier ESG GoalsProduct End-Of-Life PlanningMarket Trend Analysis
Soft Skills
Stakeholder InfluenceRelationship BuildingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProject Management
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsSAPMRP II
Certifications & Qualifications
DegreeMCIPS
Industry Keywords
Procurement CategoriesSustainabilityResponsible SourcingManufacturingProduct Sourcing
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans across multiple product and procurement categories
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, identifying opportunities to improve performance, value and collaboration
- Partner with Product Development and Supply Chain to develop and source innovative products and alternative materials
- Monitor market trends, product requirements and supplier developments to identify opportunities for improvement and change
- Drive cost savings, process efficiencies and whole-life cost optimisation, including maintenance, spare parts and inventory
- Lead sustainability initiatives, including increasing recycled material use, improving recyclability and reducing carbon impact
- Develop supplier ESG goals and drive continuous improvement across procurement categories
- Lead product end-of-life planning, identifying solutions to manage products responsibly at the end of their usable life
- Prepare and present sourcing recommendations, agreeing implementation plans with stakeholders and suppliers
- Support supplier negotiations and provide commercial input into contracts and terms and conditions
- Work closely with Product Development, Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations
- Report to the Procurement and Supply Chain Director
- Support operations across 10 European markets
Requirements
What you’ll need- Significant strategic sourcing experience, ideally seven or more years, with experience across multiple procurement categories
- Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, process improvements and wider business benefits
- Experience in supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations and contract discussions
- Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships across complex, cross-functional environments
- Commercially minded, with the ability to assess supplier markets, identify opportunities and develop effective sourcing strategies
- Comfortable managing multiple complex projects and competing deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn market insights into practical recommendations
- Interest in sustainability and understanding of responsible sourcing and reducing environmental impact
- Experience in manufacturing or product sourcing would be beneficial
- A degree and MCIPS or another relevant qualification would be advantageous
- Experience with ERP, SAP or MRP II systems would be beneficial
Benefits
Comp & perks- Salary dependent on experience
- Participation in our annual core bonus
- Flexible working and a hybrid setup
- 25 paid holidays, plus bank holidays
- Company Pension Scheme Contribution of up to 8%
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Travel/season ticket loans
- Exclusive discounts with hundreds of retailers
- Charity volunteer days