Sourcing Manager Job Description
Our Sourcing Manager role supports the Group Head of Strategic Sourcing and the wider team with commercial expertise, including risk management, supplier identification, planning, and re-tenders across multiple divisions to ensure commercial clauses are negotiated within agreements.
Job Title:
Sourcing ManagerLocation:
Bury Head Office (BL9 8RR)Working Rota:
Mon-FriWorking Hours:
FulltimeKey Responsibilities:
- Closely engage with colleagues on revenue budgets, embedding savings, and supporting business cases for new projects and/or investments.
- Provide transparent and detailed presentations of proposed contract awards, sourcing changes, and recommendations.
- Utilize Group Finance platforms and templates for Purchase Orders, tenders, and eAuctions to ensure financial and operational transparency.
- Frequently collaborate with the Group Legal team to minimize risk and maximize commercial leverage via agreements with clearly defined service levels, KPIs, and appropriate remedies for non-performance.
- Engage with acquisition business contacts to deliver rapid financial benefits arising from wider JD-Group commercial leverage.
- Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert leading procurement projects across all types of services.
Requirements:
- Commercial experience in fast-paced omni-channel retail and/or relevant commodity/services experience with the ability to manage a high level of ambiguity or change.
- Driven by data and analytics. You bring strong analytical skills with a passion for using data to develop innovative, effective solutions to address business needs, initiate opportunities, and deliver margin improvement.
- Organized and deadline-driven, bringing strong project management and analytical skills.
About the Company:
The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues across 3,400 stores in over 30 markets worldwide.
Benefits:
- Incremental Holiday Allowance
- Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
- Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
- Discounted Gym membership
- Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
- Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
