Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description : STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER BLACKBURN, UK Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible and accountable for delivering all aspects of sourcing requirements and supplier complying with regulations and industry standards in line with the business needs and Supply Chain Strategies. This role plays a key role in forging effective relationships internally, in the external supply chain and across the industry in general. Key Responsibilites: • Own, manage and implement the supply chain sourcing and commercial solutions from supplier selection, tendering process, commercial and contract negotiation through to contract award & implementation and order placement. • Responsible to implement supplier and commodity strategies which drive sustainable improvements in overall supply chain performance. • Accountable for supplier assessments, supplier development, supplier business continuity plans and suppliers complying with the government regulations, industrial standards, export control and ITAR requirements. • Responsible to ensure procurement costs are controlled and opportunities for savings are identified & implemented. • Deliver sourcing project portfolio aligning to relevant sourcing plans of record and our business and supply chain metrics (e.g. return on investment, savings, schedule). • Accountable for the commercial and supplier compliance framework in which the suppliers will operate, ensuring cost competitiveness, cost avoidance, value improvement and sustainable procurement are achieved. • Responsible for resolving commercial and compliance issues arising within the supply chain. • Supplier management. Responsible for optimal balance between collaborative engagement with the suppliers and competitive pressure to ensure maximum value is realised. • Responsible for maintaining strong working relationships and close-collaboration with key stakeholders to successfully execute programme and sourcing requirements (e.g. Business Development, Programme, Planning & Supply Chain, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Operations, Quality & IT). Key Criteria Must have extensive commodity management and supplier relationship management experience. Hands on experience with a proven track record in strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, contractual terms & conditions negotiation and contract formation in a manufacturing environment

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