NEW STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER BASED IN LITTLEHAMPTON. Our client based in West Sussex has a new Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive supply chain deliverables, optimize engineering inventory, and ensure the successful introduction of new products to market. As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be a critical leader in their product development process. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage prototype material availability, optimize costs, identify risks, and ensure production readiness. This role is key to aligning supply chain strategies with the dynamic demands of new product introductions. Responsibilities as a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Littlehampton. * Develop and manage material cost models, focusing on value chains and cost drivers to optimize material costs. * Create sourcing plans for prototypes, NPI, production ramps, and long-term production, ensuring alignment with commodity management strategies. * Identify and mitigate long-term supply chain risks, including component lifecycle challenges. * Oversee supply chain deliverables for product releases and implement process improvements for efficiency. * Actively engage with suppliers for identification, selection, and performance management. * Optimize engineering inventory through best practices in procurement and inventory disposition. Requirements as a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Littlehampton. * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Technology Management or Engineering. * 5 years of relevant experience. * Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. If you are interested in this Strategic Sourcing Manager job in Littlehampton. then APPLY NOW - please contact Adam on (phone number removed)