Description
Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead - Central London/hybrid - Competitive salary, bonus & benefits
My client, a global healthcare company based in Central London, is looking to recruit a Supplier Relations and Sourcing Lead. The successful candidate will play a critical role within the Sourcing and Commercial Operations team, driving strategic supplier partnerships and sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable value, mitigate risk, and align with the business objectives.
Key responsibilities:
- Leverage data-driven insights to identify strategic opportunities and risks, guiding the development and execution of initiatives that maximise value and minimise exposure.
- Design and implement comprehensive supplier strategies, driving proactive planning and alignment of goals with key partners.
- Generate measurable financial impact through complex negotiations, applying market intelligence to balance value creation with effective risk management.
- Build and manage high-impact supplier relationships, including leading Business Review Meetings to ensure performance excellence and strategic alignment.
- Partner cross-functionally and with diverse stakeholders to enhance sourcing processes, elevating the business to best-in-class standards and ensuring efficient, timely delivery.
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA preferred.
- Previous experience in retail, sourcing, consulting, pharmaceuticals or FMCG.
- Proven experience in supplier/category/contract management and financial analysis.
- Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Proficiency in synthesising complex data into actionable insights.
- Advanced Excel skills.
Broadstone Resourcing Ltd acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business and all appointments will be made on merit alone.
