Head of Sourcing

In collaboration with the Product and Manufacturing Director define and implement a rolling Group Global Sourcing Strategy.

Develop a global source of preferred cost competitive suppliers that constantly innovate and improve processes to reduce costs within established and emerging low-cost manufacturing regions.

Manage the negotiation of product cost prices with direct ethically compliant suppliers maximising group gross profit.

Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives across all categories, conduct cost analysis and bench marking to identify areas for improvement.

Maintain awareness and react to current market trends and conditions effecting cost or strategy implications.

Collaboration with suppliers in ensuring alignment to Strategic objectives and supplier delivery expectations.

Supplier performance management - monitor, analyse and evaluate against targets on a regular basis.

Build and enhance relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and develop sourcing strategies to meet their requirements.

Manage a team of product aligned Costing specialists.

Working to hard and fast deadlines.Line management of Sourcing team.