Global Strategic Sourcing Manager MRO & Indirect Procurement

At Bodycote, we’re more than the world’s leading provider of heat treatment and specialist thermal processing services. We’re a people business at heart. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability shapes everything we do. With a global footprint and a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. Sustainability is central to our future. We’re on an ambitious journey to reduce our environmental impact through advanced technologies, smarter processes, and ongoing innovation, with our teams around the world playing a key role in making that happen.

The Role

As Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, MRO & Indirect Procurement, you’ll drive global sourcing strategies across MRO, Capital Equipment, Technical Services and selected Indirect Procurement categories. You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance and regional leadership to optimise costs, strengthen supplier performance and resilience, and deliver sustainable value across Bodycote’s global operations. You’ll also act as Deputy to the Global Director Strategic Procurement, supporting global procurement strategy, governance and transformation initiatives.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management or procurement leadership, ideally within industrial manufacturing, engineering or other technical environments

• Strong experience across MRO, CAPEX, technical services, maintenance or indirect procurement, with a proven track record of delivering measurable savings

• Strong commercial, negotiation and supplier relationship management skills, with experience managing global suppliers and complex contracts

• Experience working in multinational, matrix organisations and leading cross-functional projects and change initiatives

• Strong analytical, financial, project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership

• Experience with SAP, procurement systems, spend analytics and e-auctions

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline; relevant Master’s degree or procurement certification is an advantage

• Fluent English required; German and other European languages are an advantage

What’s In It for You

• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation

• Exposure to international sourcing projects, transformation initiatives and strategic business programmes

• The opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and influence procurement strategy across Europe, Türkiye and North America

• A supportive, inclusive culture where your development matters

• The opportunity to shape procurement standards, supplier partnerships and the next chapter of our global business

• Competitive salary and benefits package

Location & Work Pattern

This role is based in Germany, France or UK, with hybrid expectations. Some travel may be required (30%) depending on business needs.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to join Bodycote and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of characteristics protected by local law, including (where applicable) gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and ethnic origin. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.