Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager

Join IDEX Material Processing Technologies and be part of a team that provides specialist equipment & solutions for powder material handling & blending, particle size reduction, and liquid processing for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and biopharmaceutical sectors. Here, you’ll collaborate with talented professionals from our globally recognized brands—including Quadro, Fitzpatrick, Matcon, and Microfluidics—who are dedicated to solving complex manufacturing challenges. Our commitment to trust, teamwork, and excellence empowers every team member to contribute meaningfully to help our global customers.

We celebrate diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. If you are passionate about creative problem‑solving and want to make a real impact, come and discover a rewarding career with IDEX MPT, where every day is an opportunity to excel and drive positive change.

Reporting Line:
Site Leader – MPT (dotted line to Director of Sourcing – MPT)

Department:
Sourcing

Overall purpose of role:
To lead and deliver strategic sourcing and end‑to‑end supply chain operations at the MPT Evesham site, ensuring high service levels, cost efficiency, and operational resilience. The role is accountable for integrating planning, sourcing, inventory, and logistics to enable efficient flow of goods from supplier to customer, while supporting organisational growth objectives. It drives performance through effective cross‑functional alignment, robust supplier management, and data‑driven decision‑making.

A key focus is on building strong, long‑term supplier partnerships, improving supplier performance, and implementing localisation strategies to strengthen the supply base. The role also emphasises continuous improvement across cost, quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership, alongside proactive risk identification and mitigation.

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies for capital equipment categories aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead end‑to‑end sourcing activities including RFQs, RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection.
  • Analyse market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to identify savings and value opportunities.
  • Establish and manage preferred supplier frameworks and long‑term agreements.
• Supply Chain (end to end) Planning
  • Lead the end‑to‑end planning process, including demand forecasting, supply planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), to ensure alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels.
• Sourcing & Procurement
  • Manage supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing supplier performance to secure reliable supply, optimise costs, and build strategic partnerships that support long‑term business objectives.
• Operations / Manufacturing
  • Oversee manufacturing and operational execution to ensure efficient production processes, high‑quality output, and alignment with planned schedules and business priorities.
• Logistics & Distribution
  • Coordinate transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities to ensure timely and cost‑effective movement of goods from suppliers through to customers.
• Inventory Management
  • Optimise inventory levels and policies to balance service levels with working capital efficiency, ensuring the right stock is available at the right time while minimising excess and obsolescence.
• Customer Fulfilment
  • Ensure seamless order management and delivery performance, achieving high levels of on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) service and a positive customer experience.
• Project & Stakeholder Management
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and finance teams to support Capex projects from concept through to execution.
  • Provide procurement expertise in project planning, budgeting, and timelines.
  • Act as the key procurement contact for capital investment initiatives.
• Supplier Relationship Management
  • Identify, qualify, and develop strategic suppliers globally.
  • Drive supplier performance through KPIs, regular reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead negotiations to secure optimal pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Cost & Risk Management
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