Sourcing Manager

Sourcing ManagerLocation: Warrington (Hybrid)Salary: up to £60,000 per annum + Excellent BenefitsContract: PermanentAbout the OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join a major organisation undergoing significant transformation. This role sits within a high-profile commercial function responsible for shaping and delivering procurement strategies across a diverse and complex portfolio.You''ll play a key role in managing end-to-end sourcing activities, influencing multi-million-pound expenditure, and driving value through smart commercial decision-making. This is a chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where you''ll work closely with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to major programmes and strategic initiatives.What You''ll Be DoingYou will be responsible for leading sourcing activity across a defined category area, ensuring best-practice commercial governance and optimising cost, risk and service outcomes. This includes:Strategic SourcingManaging the full sourcing lifecycle from requirements gathering through to contract awardLeading competitive processes for goods and services with medium-high commercial impactInfluencing spend levels up to £100mCommercial DeliveryActing as lead negotiator on high-value contractsDriving savings, cost-avoidance and value-engineering opportunitiesAssessing total cost of ownership and identifying alternative commercial modelsStakeholder EngagementBuilding effective ..... full job details .....