Strategic Sourcing/Supplier Account Manager

Your benefits at Unite

Flexible working hours

Continuous learning

30+ vacation days

Remote working

We are looking for a commercially astute and forward-thinking Strategic Sourcing/Supplier Account Manager to help shape the future of supplier partnerships and sourcing strategy at Unite. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of efficient, sustainable, and value-driven supplier frameworks that support our broader business vision of Towards The Never Before. By combining market insight with process optimisation and strong stakeholder collaboration, you will ensure our sourcing strategies are both commercially robust and ethically sound. If you're passionate about using strategic sourcing to create long-term value, we want to hear from you.

Your role

Lead sourcing strategy: Design and implement sourcing and commercial development plans that align with business goals and long-term strategic objectives.
Optimise supplier partnerships: Identify, evaluate suppliers and negotiate trading terms to ensure reliability, cost-efficiency, and long-term performance.
Drive operational excellence: Use data and analytics to monitor supplier performance, assess risk, and lead contract enewals, compliance, and reporting processes.
Champion sustainable sourcing: Promote supplier practices that support sustainability, ethical standards, and responsible procurement in line with company values.
Collaborate to align: Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and other business units to ensure sourcing decisions support organisational priorities and enable innovation.

Your qualifications

Strategic mindset with sharp analysis: You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, paired with the ability to assess market trends and apply commercial reasoning to sourcing decisions.
Supplier relationship expertise: You know how to build productive partnerships, conduct effective negotiations, and manage supplier performance with confidence.
Ethical and sustainability focus: You understand the importance of environmental and ethical compliance in sourcing and are proactive in driving responsible practices.
Effective communicator and team player: You collaborate easily across departments and communicate complex ideas with clarity, building alignment across functions.
Adaptable and improvement-driven: You thrive in a dynamic environment and continuously seek ways to improve sourcing efficiency, processes, and outcomes.

Interested? Then apply directly.

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What you can expect from us

We offer a flexible work location: You can work in our modern Unite office in Cardiff or to choose a hybrid set-up.
We think long-term: That’s why we are great believers in offering creative freedom – you’ll also get access to our Academy training to grow your career.
We offer workations for new possibilities: You can work abroad for up to 2 months, which is a great way to extend your time away or visit your family and friends in other countries.
We operate at eye level: Join our fair corporate culture and work with helpful colleagues and experienced management.
We care about work-life balance: We offer flexible working hours and 30+ holidays so you can strike a good balance between your work and personal life.

We are Unite.

We connect the economy for sustainable business. Our trusted e-procurement platform with its integrated marketplace enables effortless sourcing and purchasing for B2B and public sector organisations.
Bringing buyers and suppliers together for mutual benefit, we’ve established a solid foundation of fair competition and trustworthy partnerships. Our platform’s scalable infrastructure supports connections, business stability and a robust supply chain.
We revolutionise e-commerce for B2B and the public sector by adding and sharing value for markets and communities. In 2022, we became the first platform business accredited with the Fair Tax Mark, representing the global standard for responsible tax conduct.

Would you like to become a part of Unite?
Our company was founded as Mercateo in 2000 and the headquarters is located in Leipzig, Germany. We operate in 12 European countries, with over 700 employees working both in-office and remotely. In 2023, we achieved revenue of €440.8 million.
For more information, visit unite.eu.