Global Sourcing Specialist

Overview

In this role you will develop and execute global sourcing strategies across a diverse portfolio of direct and indirect spend, shaping the company’s global procurement approach. You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Product Management and Finance to strengthen the supplier base and enable growth. The position involves extensive international sourcing, especially in China, with travel to supplier sites and cross-border coordination. You will drive cost and value improvements through supplier partnerships and global purchasing agreements, contributing to the company’s ambitious expansion and operational resilience.

Pay / Benefits

• 60,000–70,000
• Up to 7% matched pension
• PMI
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct and indirect spend
• Source direct products including electronic components and high-tech mechanical items
• Manage sourcing for mechanical components and hardware
• Support indirect procurement categories (PPE, travel management, storage, logistics)
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier benchmarking
• Build relationships with international suppliers and establish global supply agreements
• Coordinate international travel to suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ensure sourced products meet technical and operational requirements
• Develop supply and distribution arrangements for international customers
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost reduction

Key requirements

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management or commercial buying
• Experience in direct procurement, with electronics or mechanical components
• Ability to identify sourcing opportunities and develop commercial agreements
• Experience with international suppliers and willingness to travel internationally
• Strong negotiation, commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, analytical, solutions-focused, able to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Desirable: experience sourcing from China and Mandarin (beneficial but not essential)

• communication
• stakeholder management
• cross-cultural collaboration
• strategic sourcing
• supplier management
• RFQ leadership

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