Sourcing specialist

Marshall Group is the audio, tech, and design powerhouse uniting musicians and music lovers through genre-breaking innovation. Our flagship brand, Marshall, is uniquely positioned with over 60 years of rock ’n’ roll attitude on stage, at home, and on the go. Our iconic products are brought to life by a dedicated team of 800 passionate employees and sold in over 90 markets worldwide. Right now, we’re looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join our New Product Sourcing team. You’ll focus on identifying and managing strategic supplier partnerships and driving cost optimisation throughout product development. What you’ll do: The Sourcing Specialist is a key member of the New Product Sourcing team, responsible for sourcing, selecting, and managing partners. You’ll drive your own sourcing projects end to end, from early cost estimation through to launch, and establish the legal and commercial frameworks with each partner while supporting the team’s long-term sourcing strategy and cross-functional project goals. Roles & Responsibilities: - Translate project and company business objectives into effective sourcing strategies and decisions. - Estimate product costs, including investment and development costs such as tooling and non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs - Identify and highlight risks (e.g. long lead times, supplier capabilities) and main cost drivers - Send Requests for Information, Proposals, and Quotations (RFI/RFP/RFQ) to multiple suppliers following the sourcing strategy - Negotiate terms, conditions, and final pricing for products, tooling, and NRE costs - Select and award suppliers based on input from project teams, line management, and overall sourcing strategy - Order tools and NRE while managing all changes during project development until completion - Act as the first point of contact for sourcing issues and escalate when needed - Support the project manager during escalations and collaborate with the Strategic Sourcing Team - Travel to Asia approximately twice a year, around one week per trip, to visit suppliers and manufacturing partners Who we’re looking for: A strategic thinker with strong business acumen, analytical mindset, and excellent negotiation skills. You’re detail-oriented, ethically minded, and able to build and maintain strong professional relationships across teams and with external partners. You probably have the following experiences & skills: - 1–3 years of sourcing experience with a proven track record of delivering against targets - University degree (preferably in Business or Engineering) - Strong analytical skills, including data collection, analysis, and interpretation - Strategic mindset with the ability to understand market dynamics and assess risks - Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships - Good technical understanding of manufacturing processes and product design - Awareness of and commitment to business ethics - English fluency Our pledge: We thrive to foster an inclusive workplace and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We firmly believe that Marshall thrives when our employees do, leading to better experiences for our consumers. We encourage applications from all over the world. To enable transitioning from another country for a role at Marshall, we offer re-location support. This support is tailored for each role but always includes visa/work permit application, local authority registration, and home finding service. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Does this sound like you? We look forward to reviewing your application!