Strategic Sourcing Manager

2 weeks ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Optimas Solutions Full time
Job Summary

Optimas Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our sourcing initiatives and drive business growth. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans that meet our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead sourcing projects and initiatives, working closely with key stakeholders to identify and meet stakeholder expectations.
  • Provide stakeholders with timely market trends and analyses, including commodity and currency trends.
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships within our supply partner hierarchy.
  • Drive external benchmark buildout and analysis, including gap analysis and required actions to achieve functional competitive advantage.
  • Collaborate with the Commercial & bid team to ensure sourcing strategy aligns with business growth objectives.
  • Implement programs to drive total cost of acquisition improvement activities, enhancing margin and improving service levels.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or proven experience in a strategic sourcing role.
  • Recent in-depth knowledge of the fastener industry.
  • Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple simultaneous projects.
  • Solid analytical skills to understand market dynamics and business requirements.
  • Ability to perform analysis and interpret data into actionable steps.
  • Strong business acumen, including financial, strategic, operational, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to understand business models and key drivers quickly.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and prior experience utilizing Business Intelligence tools is a plus.
What We Offer

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Optimas Solutions, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the growth and success of our company. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and advancement.



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