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About the Company A UK-based advanced materials business is bringing a breakthrough product to market that is already gaining strong traction across retail, grocery, and institutional supply chains. Independent testing confirms the product delivers exceptional strength while using significantly less material than conventional alternatives, enabling customers to produce thinner, stronger, and more cost-efficient solutions. As demand accelerates, the company is expanding its commercial team to drive adoption across multiple sectors and establish long-term supply partnerships. Role Overview This is a high-impact, commercially focused B2B sales role responsible for winning new business and securing long-term contracts across a diverse customer base. You will be instrumental in driving market penetration for a disruptive material technology with strong environmental and cost-saving benefits. The role suits a driven sales professional who is confident engaging senior stakeholders, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and closing high-value, long-term supply deals. Key Responsibilities Identify, target, and win new commercial opportunities across priority sectors Build relationships with senior procurement and decision-making stakeholders Develop and close high-value contracts ranging from £5,000 to £5,000,000+ Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close Negotiate commercial terms and long-term supply agreements Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities across retail, grocery, public sector, and distribution channels Represent the business at client meetings, industry events, and trade engagements Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful onboarding and delivery of contracts Drive repeat business and long-term account growth Target Markets Grocery chains and food retailers National and regional retail brands Municipalities and waste authorities Schools and public-sector institutions International distributors Candidate Profile Proven B2B sales experience in complex, solution-led or technical sales environments Strong track record of winning and closing high-value contracts Experience engaging senior-level procurement and commercial stakeholders Confident negotiator with strong commercial acumen Self-starter with a hunter mentality and ability to build pipeline independently Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment Package Competitive base salary Highly attractive, uncapped commission structure Significant earning potential for top performers Opportunity to join a fast-scaling business with a disruptive product in the market

The Company This business is the UK's leading manufacturer in their field. Their long-standing base of customers includes some of the world's largest retailers. They also manufacture and pack many internationally recognised brands. They have been expanding rapidly and have an exciting opportunity within their management team based in their modern, purpose-built facility. You will be joining a leading business, with continued exciting growth taking place year on year. Senior Sourcing Manager Salary, Hours, and Benefits £50,000 Hybrid working 37.5 hours per week, Monday Friday (with flexibility on start and finish times) Company performance bonus Bupa cover Commutable From: Derby, Swadlincote, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Lichfield Senior Sourcing Manager Role Overview The Senior Sourcing Manager will report to the Head of Procurement; you will be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Procurement Service to business stakeholders for the assigned categories. This will include execution of strategic sourcing using market research and cost analysis to identify and contract with best fit suppliers, and their ongoing supplier management, to ensure supply assurance of materials and services meeting quality standards and specifications. Senior Sourcing Manager Candidate Requirements You will have proven strategic procurement experience, as opposed to transactional / reactive only experience. Previous experience of packaging procurement would be highly advantageous. Useful experience would include Retail, FMCG or similar industries. Proven experience working in Procurement or Sourcing roles (Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist / Manager or similar). Must have the ability to deliver results in a dynamic, fast paced environment - able to work effectively with minimal information at times. Supplier sourcing and negotiation of the contract experience is essential. Experienced user of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel (VLookup, Pivots tables etc). Ability to structure and analyse data to identify opportunities, risks etc. MCIPS Level 6 would be desirable, but this is not essential, experience is the key. Senior Sourcing Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to) Internal customer engagement to understand business needs and expected outcomes. Spend analysis of assigned categories to identify sourcing and/or negotiation opportunities and to deliver Supplier Segmentation classification. Develop and deliver the annual strategic sourcing plan, and benefits initiatives, including required stakeholder management. New Source or annual Negotiation planning and sign off according to requirements of Supplier Segmentation and delegated authorities Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s, price books and any other appropriate schedules. Subsequent execution to capture outcomes in appropriate formal documents including contracts, SLA s price books and any other appropriate schedule. Cost Standards setting in support of budgeting and materials price variance (MPV) analysis. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994