Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters.  

We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation.  

People – We win as a team.  

Customer – We deliver customer-centric solutions.  

Continuous Learning – We learn and always aim to be better.  

Innovation – We innovate every day.  

Results – Results matter for all of us. 

Job Title: Senior Sourcing Specialist

Who you are:
You have energy and drive in abundance, a passion for serving our customers and possess a growth mindset and love of continuous learning, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helping others win. 

Position Overview:
Our values reinforce our culture of collaboration, growth mindset, and how we serve our customers.

• Position Summary:
  The Senior Sourcing Specialist is responsible for developing and managing strategic supplier partnerships that deliver innovation, cost-effectiveness, and competitive advantages that benefit customers, suppliers, and patients. You will work collaboratively with Supplier Quality Assurance, Sustaining Engineering, and Purchasing teams. This role involves regional execution of strategic plans while managing relationships with critical suppliers.

• Location: Runcorn, UK (Hybrid)

What you will do:
In this role, you will contribute to creating value-driven supplier partnerships by taking charge of the following:

• Build and manage diverse supplier relationships to drive innovation, best cost, and competitive advantage.
• Execute and manage regional strategic sourcing plans.
• Lead supplier selection and contract negotiation processes.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality Assurance, Sustaining Engineering, and Purchasing teams to ensure supply chain optimization.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by implementing effective strategies.
• Serve as a point of escalation for the EMEA purchasing team, resolving disputes with suppliers when necessary.

Reporting: This position reports to the Regional Sourcing Manager and will work closely within the strategic sourcing team to support business initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management, or supplier relationship management.
  • Proven experience in supplier negotiation and contract management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in supply chain optimization tools and techniques.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the healthcare or manufacturing industry.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate with teams across regions.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and pension contributions.
• Opportunities for career growth and development within a global company.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:  Epredia does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes.
 

Building an Inclusive Culture: We are a company that brings varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to inventing on behalf of all customers. Our diverse perspectives are enriched by many dimensions, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, culture, language, and education, as well as professional and life experience. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and growth.