Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager Harrow, London Up to £53,500 + benefits 35 hours per week Occasional UK travel to supplier meetings Are you an experienced food retail buyer or sourcing specialist, confident operating in fast-moving fresh categories? This role gives you the chance to shape strategy, optimise costs, and strengthen supplier performance across a national own-label range. You ll take ownership of key food categories with a particular focus on fresh and short-shelf-life products ensuring great value, strong availability, and continued product innovation. What you ll bring Experience and knowledge At least 2 years buying or sourcing experience within food retail or wholesale ideally within fresh categories (produce, chilled, meat, dairy, bakery, or similar). Strong understanding of production processes, supply chains, MLOR, date coding and retail waste, especially for perishable ranges. Proven experience managing cost of goods for own-label products. Confident running tenders that deliver measurable commercial outcomes. Comfortable operating within a matrix structure. Skills Excellent negotiation skills using varied tactics and approaches. Strong cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and suppliers. Ability to interpret commercial and operational data and turn insight into practical action. Skilled at influencing at all levels. Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and ..... full job details .....