Sourcing Manager Indirect Commodities
Core
Lead strategic sourcing activity across Indirect Commodities and services, managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations to drive value and supply chain performance.
Role type
Senior IC Sourcing Manager (Indirect)
Builds
Supplier pipelines, alternative sourcing options, and resilient supply chains
Domain
Logistics / Transport / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, RFQ/RFP/tender management, commercial negotiation, spend analysis, risk management, stakeholder partnership
Preferred skills
Data-led mindset, continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Indirect Commodities and services; Lead indirect supplier identification, evaluation, selection, onboarding, and ongoing commercial relationship management; Lead RFQ, RFP, tender, and negotiation processes to secure competitive pricing and favourable terms; Analyse spends, demand, supplier markets, cost drivers, and supply risks to identify opportunities; Partner with Finance, Legal, People & Culture, IT, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Product teams; Monitor supplier performance, market movements, cost trends, and supply risks; Build and maintain supplier pipelines and alternative sourcing options; Maintain accurate sourcing, supplier, contract, and commercial information.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC