Strategic Sourcing Specialist An opportunity in Droitwich for an experienced sourcing professional to work across commodities in an industrial manufacturing environment. You'll collaborate with category managers and other stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier performance and support cost and supply-risk initiatives. Salary to £65K, 25 days holiday + benefits package What you'll do Support supplier investigation, selection and due diligence, alongside material cost updates and supplier records. Manage sourcing projects from planning through to delivery, working with suppliers and internal teams to define objectives. Develop project costing models and sourcing strategies with stakeholders, including proposal teams. Benchmark costs, support global cost-reduction initiatives and develop ways to reduce supply risk. Work with cross-functional teams to improve supplier performance and assess suppliers for new product development. Maintain sourcing procedures and follow governance requirements for supplier selection and cost approvals. Understand plant operations and help resolve critical supply challenges.38 hours per week What you'll bring Significant experience in procurement and category management within an industrial or manufacturing environment, with experience of global sourcing. Practical experience of cost management, supplier management and risk mitigation, plus confidence using ERP systems in manufacturing. A degree in business or engineering, or equivalent working experience. A supply chain diploma or professional certification would be an advantage. Experience with raw metal alloys, steel fabrications, instrumentation and controls, pumps, valves or third-party contract manufacturing would be welcome. If you bring strong procurement experience and enjoy working across teams to solve sourcing challenges, this role could be a good fit. WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy