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It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.\nStrategic Sourcing Manager\nYorkshire based\nSupport hybrid working\nPurpose\nThe Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for shaping and securing the long-term supply base globally to support business growth, resilience, and cost competitiveness. This role focuses on global sourcing, commodity management, and technical sourcing support for new products.\nResponsibilities / Key Deliverables\nStrategic Sourcing & Supplier Development\nIdentify, evaluate, and onboard new global suppliers to reduce supply chain risk.\nDevelop sourcing strategies across key spend categories and product groups.\nBuild a robust, geographically diverse supply base.\nGlobal Commodity Management\nTrack and analyse global commodity markets (e.g., timber, metals, fabrics).\nLead price negotiations based on market insights and cost drivers.\nDevelop forward-buying or hedging strategies where applicable.\nNew Product Introduction (NPI) Support\nSupport quoting and costing for new product development.\nCollaborate with design, engineering, and operations to ensure cost-effective sourcing solutions.\nDrive Design for Manufacture & Cost (DFM/DfC) initiatives.\nSupplier Innovation & Localisation\nDrive localisation strategies to support overseas manufacturing and market expansion.\nPartner with suppliers to introduce new materials, processes, and innovations.\nRisk Management\nAssess and mitigate supply chain risks through dual sourcing, supplier audits, and contingency planning.\nQualifications, Skills & Experience\nMinimum of 5 years in strategic sourcing, category management, or global procurement.\nExperience with international supplier sourcing and contract negotiation\nExperience tracking commodities\nTechnical understanding of products/materials (ideally within furniture or manufacturing)\nExperience supporting NPI and product costing processes.\nAbility to influence cross-functional stakeholders (engineering, design, operations)\nProficiency of MS Office & ideally, experience of MS Dynamics NAV\nCommercial acumen with strong analytical and negotiation skills.\nEffective communicator; excellent verbal & written communication skills\nSelf-motivated; can work independently & collaboratively as part of a wider team\nStrong organisational & time management skills; proven ability to prioritise tasks\nDimension of role\nBased from either the NaughtOne Head Office at Central House in Harrogate or from the Production Factory in Batley, this is a full-time permanent position reporting directly to the Head of Operations.\nThe role holder will be expected to collaborate closely with the whole of the Operations function as well as the Client Experience team.\nWe support hybrid working. Company culture, relationships and collaboration are really important to us, so we’ll encourage you to spend the majority of your time on site.\nWho We Hire?\nSimply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.\nMillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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