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Associate Sourcing Manager
Location: Warrington, GB, WA3 6UT
Brand: RS Integrated Supply
Function: Finance
Work Location: Hybrid
Location – Warrington.
In alignment with the Global company strategy and ambition, and in conjunction with the Global Procurement organization, the Global Procurement Associate Sourcing Manager will support the development and implementation of client-specific sourcing strategies, ensuring contractual commitments are met. The role focuses on procurement KPIs, service delivery, savings, and client satisfaction, growth, and retention.
The position plays a strategic role in managing and reporting on strategic sourcing initiatives, client KPIs, and contractual commitments such as savings guarantees.
A key responsibility is managing pre-sourcing of repeat items via the ERFQ process to drive cost reduction and meet sourcing goals. Additionally, the role involves developing reports and preparing proposals for clients.
Responsibilities include:
* Following all safety procedures and attending safety training.
* Creating and completing tender activities via the e-RFQ platform.
* Preparing and sending client proposals for cost reduction initiatives and logging statuses in reports.
* Managing procurement requests and reporting project status.
* Supporting data collation and reporting for sourcing strategies, including spend profiles and savings performance.
* Assisting in procurement reporting for meetings and renewals.
* Liaising with buying departments on price escalations and queries.
* Coordinating with categories and suppliers on client projects, including site visits.
Requirements for success:
* At least three years of university education in Economics, Business, Science, Logistics, or related fields; master's preferred.
* Minimum three years of sourcing experience in MRO or relevant categories.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with MS Project.
* Technical knowledge of MRO materials and systems like MRP and JIT is desirable.
* Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
* Knowledge of quality assurance practices.
* Strong negotiation, planning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
* Understanding of vendor and client contracts.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a global cross-functional team.
* Strategic thinking and influencing skills.
* Fluent in English; additional languages may be required.
About RS Integrated Supply:
We are a leading provider of digital product and service solutions for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) in manufacturing industries, serving sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, automotive, and aerospace. Our values focus on teamwork, excellence, integrity, and continuous improvement, uniting around 9,000 global colleagues to deliver exceptional results.
Together, we aim for extraordinary achievements.
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