Supply Chain, Sourcing & Product Costing Manager

Lead strategy. Drive savings. Shape the future of supply chain.

Our client, a leading window furnishings business, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Supply Chain, Sourcing & Product Costing Manager to lead their end-to-end procurement and supply chain function.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a strategic thinker who can combine supplier management, sourcing, product costing, NPD and commercial optimisation to deliver measurable results.

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in developing and executing supply chain strategy, strengthening supplier networks, optimising product costs and supporting new product development.

A key focus of the role will be delivering cost savings through strategic sourcing, product innovation, component optimisation and supplier development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead purchasing and sourcing optimisation across the business

Drive strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier negotiations

Identify and deliver significant cost-saving opportunities

Lead NPD programs, including product and component sourcing, COGS optimisation and supplier/product R&D, qualification and validation

Conduct annual and ad-hoc product cost and pricing reviews

Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), including new and enhanced BOMs

Maintain fabric grouping and customer pricing structures

Update and publish customer price lists

Support inventory management and product sourcing when required

Work closely with manufacturing to identify operational challenges and implement product and supplier improvements

Manage the end-to-end introduction of new fabrics and products, including customer swatching and system updates

Resolve internal and external stakeholder issues effectively

Lead and contribute to continuous improvement and other strategic projects

About You

You will be a commercially minded supply chain professional with a strong understanding of procurement, sourcing, product costing and manufacturing environments.

You'll ideally bring:

5+ years' experience in a similar supply chain, sourcing, procurement or product-focused leadership role

Strong team management and leadership capability

Proven experience in forward planning and stock management

Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail

A naturally inquisitive and improvement-focused mindset

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

Strong problem-solving and resolution management capabilities

Advanced computer skills, particularly Excel

The ability to understand technical and mechanical concepts

Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements and cost savings

Product and/or industry knowledge, ideally within manufacturing or window furnishings

Experience with product costing, NPD and project management

A qualification in Supply Chain Management, Product Costing, NPD, Project Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine commercial impact. You'll have the autonomy to influence sourcing strategy, develop supplier relationships, drive innovation and deliver significant cost efficiencies across the business.

If you're a strategic supply chain leader who enjoys finding better ways to source, manufacture and deliver products, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.