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Direct Sourcing Manager

Harlow, England , United Kingdom

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Negotiable

Permanent

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Direct Sourcing Manager (Highly Regulated Sector)
Location: Cheshunt/Hybrid working
Salary: c£70,000 + car allowance + bonus
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Reports to: Head of Procurement
Are you a strategic sourcing professional with experience in highly regulated industries? Do you thrive in complex environments where compliance, continuity of supply, and commercial value are critical? We are seeking a Direct Sourcing Manager to join a leading organisation operating in a tightly regulated sector. This role is pivotal in securing reliable, competitive, and compliant supply of finished products and critical raw materials, with a strong emphasis on generics and long-term sourcing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement global and local sourcing strategies that balance cost, compliance, and supply resilience.
Lead sourcing projects across direct categories, managing end-to-end supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding.
Negotiate high-value, long-term supply agreements with manufacturers and distributors.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Commercial teams to align sourcing with business needs.
Drive risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing and geographic diversification.
Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.Ideal Profile:

Degree-qualified in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
MCIPS qualified or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years' experience in direct procurement or category management within a regulated industry.
Proven track record in sourcing generics and finished products.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
Skilled in complex negotiations and supplier relationship management.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and project management capabilities.Processing Your Data

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All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: October 14, 2025
Job id:. CV-175663
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
Views: 3

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