Senior Sourcing Lead
We are seeking a Senior Sourcing Lead to join our team based in Pencoed, UK, in a permanent, hybrid working model reporting to the Director, Global Procurement, Instruments and Automation.
Key Responsibilities
* Category Strategy: Execute and enhance category strategies for finished goods contract manufacturing and other assigned categories; manage a strategic supplier portfolio to ensure supply continuity, control total cost, identify risks, and monitor market conditions to proactively address opportunities and potential threats.
* Supply Agreements & RFI/RFP: Lead RFIs/RFPs, supplier selection, and contract negotiations across multiple sites and business units; execute and manage supply agreements ensuring compliance with delivery, capacity, cost, quality, and change-management requirements.
* Supplier Relationship Management: Own supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including performance metrics, scorecards, and business reviews; monitor supplier capacity, resolve escalated supply issues, and ensure adherence to supplier governance and Approved Supplier List standards.
* Negotiations: Serve as lead negotiator for complex, high‑value sourcing initiatives, applying strong business and financial acumen to balance cost, quality, delivery, and risk in all commercial decisions.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, R&D, Product Management, Quality, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with operational and financial priorities; influence cross-functional decision‑making to drive value, compliance, and service performance.
* Continuous Improvement & Productivity: Identify and execute productivity and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with sourcing and business strategies—cost reduction, inventory optimization, yield improvement, and supplier process enhancements.
* New Product Introduction & Innovation Support: Execute sourcing and supplier strategies that support new product development, ensuring technical, cost, quality, and innovation objectives are met.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* Demonstrable experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
* Proven experience leading complex, high‑value negotiations and sourcing initiatives with measurable results.
* Strong financial and commercial acumen, including total cost of ownership, cost modeling, and supplier economics.
* Experience managing critical suppliers and leading multiple supplier performance initiatives.
* Proven ability to partner with and influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data‑driven decisions.
* Excellent business communication and influencing skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
* Exposure to global sourcing and multi‑regional supply markets.
* Experience managing new product launches, supplier transitions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
* Formal training or certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, MBA) is preferred.
Benefits
* Competitive salary with yearly reviews.
* Attractive pension scheme.
* Bonus scheme.
* Life assurance and private medical (if applicable).
* LinkedIn Learning and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
* Free onsite gym and subsidised canteen.
* 25 days of holiday + 8 bank holidays (with milestone increases available).
* Employee assistance programme, reward & recognition programmes.
* State‑of‑the‑art facilities and exceptional career development prospects.
* Strong culture centred around collaboration and customer focus.
Equal Opportunity Statement
QuidelOrtho believes in equal opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals—including those with disabilities—have an opportunity to apply for positions they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so they can perform their duties. If you require special assistance to apply, please contact recruiting@quidelortho.com.
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