Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager Harrow Up to £51,000 35 hours per week We are recruiting for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join a well-established retail/wholesale business based in Harrow. The role will focus on sourcing and supplier management across a national own-label product range, with responsibility for cost savings, supplier performance, new product development and supply continuity.About You Minimum 2 years'' buying experience within retail or wholesale. Experience working with own-label/private-label products. Strong understanding of cost of goods and supplier management. Experience with supplier negotiations and tenders. Understanding of production and supply chain, including MLOR, date codes and retail waste. Strong analytical, influencing and stakeholder management skills. Confident using Excel and PowerPoint. Degree educated or equivalent relevant experience. Key Responsibilities Manage sourcing projects and new product launches from initial sourcing through to delivery. Identify and deliver cost of goods savings across own-label categories. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers and manage supplier relationships. Run tenders and sourcing projects to deliver commercial benefits. Monitor supply, availability and supplier performance. Analyse market, category and supplier data to identify opportunities and manage risk. Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and distribution partners. Present clear recommendations and updates to stakeholders. ..... full job details .....