Strategic Sourcing Projects Manager - Food

at  Sainsburys

As the Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sainsbury’s, you will play a pivotal role in driving our Next Level corporate strategy by leading complex cross-functional projects that span both our branded and own-brand supply bases. Your focus will be on analysing the value chain of our own-brand products, from farm to store, in order to inform strategic sourcing decisions and identify opportunities for mutual benefit with our suppliers. Additionally, you will manage the branded supplier investment process to deliver cost of goods reduction and introduce exciting new propositions in our stores. You will act as an ambassador for our corporate objectives, providing support and challenge to the trading teams and ensuring aligned decision-making through Steering Groups comprised of Category Directors and cross-functional leaders. The success of your role will rely on your ability to programme manage multiple projects, hold stakeholders accountable, and collaborate effectively with teams such as Buying, Supply Chain, Ranging, Category Planning, Finance, and Packaging. Throughout your work, you will demonstrate strategic thinking, commercial acumen, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to analyse data to generate valuable insights.