Sourcing Specialist

Job Description Summary

Responsible for delivering effective sourcing outcomes by managing quotations for non-standard products, negotiating pricing and supporting supplier performance and agreements. Implements category and sourcing strategies, drives KPI performance, and ensures integrity within Epicor.
Works closes with Purchasing to manage delivery escalations and prioritisation, while partnering with the Sourcing Team Lead to execute strategies, define metrics and continuoulsy improve sourcing performance and market knowledge.

How will you make an impact & Requirement

Who We Are & What We Do

We are a global life sciences solutions provider, delivering agile clinical trial and diagnostic services that help our customers navigate the complexities of life‑changing innovation.

With over 40 years of experience in custom kitting and clinical trial support, our Clinical Services team combines deep technical and regulatory expertise with a strong track record of delivering high‑quality products and tailored solutions that our customers trust.

Based in Chorley, our Equipment & Ancillaries team provides a truly global service, sourcing and supplying medical and laboratory equipment to meet the unique needs of each study. From single-site trials to complex, multi-country programmes, we ensure our customers have the right equipment, in the right place, at the right time, enabling them to focus on delivering successful clinical outcomes, wherever their trials take place.

Role Mission

As a Sourcing Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering effective procurement solutions that meet customer requirements while driving value and efficiency across the supply chain. You will support commercial performance through market analysis, supplier management, and strategic sourcing, ensuring competitive pricing and product availability.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will contribute to category success through proactive communication, strong negotiation, and informed decision‑making. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will help develop and implement category strategies, while acting as a trusted expert to support business needs and optimise supply outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• You will provide procurement solutions to customer requirements; including recommendations on standard product items and alternative available products. 
• You will manage and develop suppliers, to include the implementation of specific supplier agreements. 
• You will have a commercial understanding and analysis of market movements and pricing, including the negotiation of prices. 
• You will develop, implement and deliver specific product and supplier strategies for assigned

• You will develop expertise within assigned categories and be the "go to" person for advice. Assist in RFQ processes, including gathering supplier quotations, lead times, and supporting bid comparison analysis

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a commercially minded and analytical procurement professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. You bring strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret market trends to inform sourcing decisions. With a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset, you can manage competing priorities while maintaining high standards of accuracy and performance.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building strong supplier relationships, working collaboratively across teams, and contributing to strategic category growth while delivering tangible value to the business.

Essential skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing, or category management role
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to analyse market trends, pricing, and supplier performance
• Proven negotiation skills, with the ability to secure competitive pricing and value from suppliers
• Experience managing supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and contract awareness
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple activities across categories
• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis, pricing, and sourcing decisions
• Ability to develop and support category strategies that drive cost savings and operational improvements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders
• Proactive and problem‑solving mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in a global or multi-regional supply chain environment
• Familiarity with RFQ processes, supplier onboarding, and sourcing activities
• Experience supporting compliance or audit-related reporting
• Knowledge of supply chain best practices and continuous improvement principles
• Exposure to cost analysis or spend reporting
• Experience working within regulated industries (e.g. Life Sciences, Pharma, or similar)

What We Offer

At Resonant, we’re more than a leading life sciences company,we’re a global team united by a shared purpose: the uncompromising pursuit of quality to help our customers move science forward.

When you join us, you become part of a growing global community of more than 850 dedicated professionals. In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, we are committed to helping you thrive, offering access to high-quality learning, development, and career progression opportunities so you can reach your full potential.

This role is based on-site, with a requirement to work from the office for a minimum of 2 days per week to support close collaboration and operational effectiveness. Please be aware that you should be ideally within commutable distance from the office.

Our competitive reward package includes, following qualifying periods:

• Healthcare coverage
• Company bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Associate engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives
• Generous annual leave, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday

Join Us

Whether you bring a background in life sciences or proven operational expertise, this is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team making a real difference.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help clients move their life science programmes forward with clarity and purpose—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Resonant.