Strategic Sourcing Manager
Talent Drive are partnering with a leading Food service business that manages a broad range of clients across the hospitality, foodservice and consumer sectors. As part of an ambitious growth strategy, they are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join their high performing procurement team.
The Opportunity:
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across substantial spend categories, helping to drive value, innovation, sustainability and supplier performance.
You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across procurement, category management, supply chain and commercial functions, leading sourcing projects from strategy development through to execution and contract award. You’ll also have the opportunity to coach and develop procurement talent while helping shape best-in-class sourcing practices.
About You:
We’re looking for an ambitious procurement professional who combines strategic thinking with strong delivery capability.
You will likely have:
- Experience within Strategic Sourcing, Procurement or Category Management
- Exposure to FMCG, Foodservice, Retail or a complex commercial environment
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Proven success delivering commercial value and cost-saving initiatives
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management capabilities
- A solid understanding of supply chains and market dynamics
- Experience developing or mentoring procurement professionals
- CIPS qualification (or working towards it) would be advantageous.
If you’re looking for a role where you can influence sourcing strategy, drive meaningful commercial outcomes and develop your procurement career, please apply via the link or send your CV to [email protected]
Talent Drive are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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