Tactical Sourcing Manager

We are currently looking for a proactive, confident and highly organised Associate Sourcing Manager to join our Purchasing team on a contract basis for 12 months. This role would suit someone with previous Purchasing / Procurement experience who enjoys coordinating activities, following up on actions and keeping processes moving efficiently.

This role requires a minimum of 2 days per week in Head Office (Winnersh).

• Carry out contract management administration, ensuring records are accurate, up to date and managed in line with internal processes.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding activities, following up with suppliers and internal stakeholders to keep actions moving forward.
• Support RFx administration, including document preparation, coordination of supplier responses and tracking of timelines.
• Provide general procurement process support, helping the team manage tactical activities efficiently and consistently.

• Communicate professionally with suppliers and business partners, ensuring requests are handled clearly and followed through to completion.
• Maintain strong organisation across multiple activities at the same time, tracking actions, owners and deadlines.
• Escalate issues appropriately where progress is blocked, while continuing to drive resolution wherever possible.

• Analyse PO compliance reports and follow up with relevant business partners to understand root causes and support corrective actions.
• Help ensure procurement processes are followed consistently, providing guidance and support where needed.

• Previous experience in Purchasing / Procurement.
• Experience supporting tactical procurement activities such as supplier onboarding, RFx administration, contract administration or PO follow up.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple topics, deadlines and follow-up actions simultaneously.
• Proactive and persistent approach, with confidence to chase actions and keep activities moving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers, business partners and internal stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail and confidence working with procurement systems, reports and process documentation.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, confident communicating with different stakeholders and comfortable taking ownership of follow-up activities through to completion.