Senior Sourcing Manager

I am looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager to join an cutting-edge start up company in Reading developing a ground-breaking service enablement platform capable of linking with all satellites, all networks, in all orbits, all at once.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing company launching a product which integrates intelligent routing, edge computing and on-demand services to deliver unprecedented network resilience and application performance. 

As Senior Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Commodity management across all mechanical & electro-mechanical categories
• Develop and manage supplier relationships ensuring on-time delivery of goods/services
• Work closely with Engineering to develop new technologies, suppliers & scalability
• Manage end-to-end RFI/RFQ process including pricing & contract negotiations
• Liaise with Finance, Legal, Operations & Program management to ensure targets are met
• Creation & execution of Commodity strategies to effectively manager suppliers & risk
• Management of ‘Approved Supplier List’ balancing capacity, risk, cost & delivery
• Identify, develop & execute cost-savings opportunities across the supply base
• Supplier selection/audits liaising closely with Quality team members

Ideally, You'll Have:

• Experience working within Sourcing/Supply Chain in a manufacturing business
• Experience in managing multiple suppliers, programs & deliverables against schedules
• Deep understanding of injection molding technologies and associated supply base
• Budget management experience including associated manufacturing CAPEX
• Forecasting of volumes and capacity creation planning across multiple suppliers
• Solid experience of ERP/MRP implementation and able to shape business procedures
• Familiar with Electronic components such as PCB’s, PCBA’s, ICs & RF constraints
• Great organisational skills and able to manage multiple workstreams & suppliers

• Previous experience working in a start-up environment
• Knowledge of high technology sectors including Satellite/ Telecoms experience
• Mechanical Engineering background to support supplier liaison & technical reviews
• Experience of working within similar Aerospace/Defence industries
• CIPS qualified or studying/working towards CIPS qualifications

Benefits

• Generous stock options
• Annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave
• Public holidays
• Travel to work schemes
• Fruit, snacks & drinks
• Discounts platform
• Well-being centre

If you are interested in discussing the Senior Sourcing Manager position further please contact Calum Radcliffe.