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Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials (Aerospace & Defence)
📍 West Midlands | 🌍 Global Manufacturing Business | 🏭 Strategic Procurement Role
A leading global manufacturing organisation based in the West Midlands is seeking a commercially astute Sourcing Manager to lead the strategic management of direct spend categories, primarily materials used in the aerospace and defence sectors.
This newly created role has been established to further develop and optimise global category spend, creating long-term value through enhanced strategies, supplier development, and robust data-led decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for direct materials used in aerospace and defence applications.
Manage and nurture supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Negotiate and manage contracts, driving commercial value and risk mitigation.
Analyse global market trends to inform procurement decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
Monitor and report on supply chain performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, operations, etc.) to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives.
About You:
Proven experience in strategic procurement or sourcing, ideally within a complex manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of direct materials sourcing - experience within aerospace or defence industries highly advantageous.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to use data and relationships to influence decisions and drive value.
Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate in a global matrix organisation.
A proactive, analytical thinker who thrives on solving complex sourcing challenges and developing long-term strategies.
Why Join?
Be part of a highly respected global organisation that truly values its people and their development.
Play a pivotal role in shaping and leading category strategy across global operations.
Join a business where your strategic input and commercial insight will make a tangible impact
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