Strategic Sourcing Lead

1 day ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Cedar Recruitment Full time
About the Role

Cedar Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Procurement Manager to join our team. This exciting opportunity is based in Swindon and offers a competitive salary of £40k - £49k, plus bonus and benefits.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and rationalising the supplier base, ensuring that our partnerships are strategically aligned with our sourcing goals in the UK, Europe, and internationally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage a portfolio of suppliers to achieve cost savings and quality improvements
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to meet business objectives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and efficiency gains
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as supply chain management or business administration
  • Proven experience in procurement or a related field, with a strong understanding of supplier management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders


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