Sourcing Lead

Job Title: Sourcing LeadLocation: Bedfordshire - Hybrid About the role The Procurement Directorate is a newly formed directorate as of 2026. We have the exciting challenge of meeting the demands of our customers and building a robust UK Supply Chain. Role purpose: To lead and support the procurement and sourcing activities of the Mechanical Structures domain, to be the lead and focal point for a number of RFx events. Working with the Category Manager, Supply Chain Manager and the key stakeholders to drive procurement excellence, implementing new suppliers to future proof the supply chain and to secure the ramp up today Key responsibilities: Sourcing: Produce and lead sourcing activities in line with category and domain strategy, ensuring procurement best practice is followed, in line with policy.Lead and support activities to increase supply chainBe able to undertake the prerequisite research, i.e. spend analysis, segmentation, future analysis, market analysisBe proficient in utilising procurement tools (Kraljic, Porters, etc.)Be able to present the sourcing outcome to senior stakeholders and justify decisions/outcome of sourcing activities, demonstrating how risks have been mitigatedJointly lead supplier development activities with Supply Chain Managers, complimenting their technical excellence as a commercial lead Contract Development and Negotiations: Have an understanding of English contract LawBe able to interpret commercial discussions from a supplier to ensure the ..... full job details .....