As Purchasing & Sourcing Manager at Commercial, you will lead the Purchasing function comprising two complementary sub-teams, the Purchasing Administration team and the Procurement Specialist team. You will use strong leadership, commercial judgement and business acumen to guide the team on complex and high-value opportunities, understand both customer requirements and supplier perspectives, and deliver a consistent, cost-effective, efficient and responsive service.
Your responsibilities as a Purchasing & Sourcing Manager will be..
- Lead, support and inspire the Purchasing Administration and Procurement Specialists teams, adapting your management approach to their distinct operational and commercial priorities.
- Set clear service standards, priorities, KPIs and SLAs, holding both teams accountable for consistent, accurate and timely delivery.
- Lead complex supplier negotiations and confidently challenge pricing, lead times, service levels and commercial terms to achieve the best overall value.
- Coach Procurement Specialists on complex and high-value opportunities, combining customer insight, supplier understanding and commercial judgement.
- Maintain strong ERP-system discipline, data accuracy and efficient purchasing processes across the administration team.
- Direct sourcing activity across PPE & Workwear, Facilities, Retail Equipment and wider business-supplies categories in response to customer needs.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that support customer demand, business value and sustainable growth.
- Source, assess and manage suppliers to secure appropriate quality, availability, service and total cost.
- Monitor market trends, pricing, product availability and supplier capability to identify risks and commercial opportunities.
- Support internal pricing teams with a robust and responsive service for existing customer requirements and new opportunities.
- Review and improve procurement processes and policies, applying best practice and a measure, manage and change approach.
- Hold regular supplier account reviews and act where performance falls below agreed expectations.
- Remain composed and decisive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and urgent customer requirements.
About you..
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing teams, with the ability to support, inspire and hold people accountable.
- Strong and proven negotiation and influencing skills, including experience challenging supplier pricing, lead times, service levels and commercial terms.
- Strong commercial and business acumen, with the judgement to guide complex and high-value opportunities.
- The ability to understand customer requirements and supplier perspectives and translate both into practical, commercially sound outcomes.
- Experience of ERP systems and a strong appreciation of process discipline and data accuracy.
- CIPS Level 4. Applicants without this qualification will be considered only in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate outstanding equivalent capability and experience.
This role offers a base salary of up to £45,000 per annum, an annual bonus scheme of up to
£3,000,
and a hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week.
At Commercial, we're a purpose-driven, people-first organisation helping businesses transform the way they work. Proud winners of our category at the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 and holders of Ecovadis Platinum status, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact. With a strong culture of internal progression, industry-leading wellbeing support, and a brand-new state-of-the-art headquarters, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. To discover more about life at Commercial, visit our careers page: Commercial Careers and to view the full job specification for this position, please reach out to
people&culture@commercial.co.uk
