Senior Sourcing Manager - Operations in London

The interim Senior Sourcing Manager will lead and manage Operations sourcing at Linklaters, including hard and soft facilities management services, while supporting team members across the wider non-technology categories, including I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing. The role will provide practical guidance and commercial support to help progress sourcing activity and resolve complex issues, without assuming formal line management responsibilities.

During the interim assignment, the candidate will ensure sourcing strategies align with the organisation's business needs and will work closely with internal and regional stakeholders to deliver consistent value, mitigate risks, embed category strategies, and ensure compliance with firm-wide sourcing policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing Operations sourcing during the interim assignment, including hard and soft facilities management services, while supporting team members across I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing where required.
• Providing practical guidance and commercial support to sourcing team members across I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing, helping progress sourcing activity and resolve complex issues.
• Collaborating with the Senior Sourcing Manager for Technology where required to ensure consistency in sourcing and contracting.
• Fostering collaboration across teams and regions to ensure cohesive communication and continuity of sourcing activity during the interim assignment.
• Leading complex, high-value, and strategic Operations sourcing projects, and supporting projects across the wider non-technology categories where required.
• Driving contract and commercial negotiations for key agreements, including Service Agreements, outsourced service agreements, and licensing agreements.
• Collaborating with Legal, Finance, Data Privacy, and Information Security teams to conduct due diligence, manage supplier onboarding, and ensure rigorous risk management.
• Supporting Linklaters' global category oversight, ensuring strategies and processes are applied consistently across all regions.
• Developing and executing sourcing strategies for Operations, including hard and soft facilities management services.
• Overseeing supplier management processes, including conducting business reviews, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Performing spend reviews to identify opportunities for cost consolidation, resource rationalisation, and greater alignment with contractual commitments across categories and regions.
• Partnering with business teams globally to meet sourcing needs while ensuring compliance with policies.
• Developing and implementing strategies to drive ESG and sustainability initiatives.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to sourcing processes, guidance documents, and reporting mechanisms.
• Planning and managing change effectively, including supporting continuity and a clear handover of sourcing activity at the end of the interim assignment.
• Supporting the evolution of the sourcing function by exploring technology advancements and driving improvements in the firm's sourcing stack.

Your experience:

• Proven sourcing and supplier management experience, including negotiation of contracts and commercials; management of suppliers via established governance process.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a professional services firm or equivalent.

The Team:

A team of 15, managing the complete supplier lifecycle from onboarding to Exit.

Linklaters:

Linklaters is a global law firm, providing legal services in 20 countries and through 30 offices. We look not only for brilliant minds, but for people who will thrive in our environment: people who love working collaboratively and demonstrate the innovative, efficient, agile, entrepreneurial, and responsible mind-set we aim to bring to every interaction.

What sets us apart:

• We offer a truly global work experience and the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects that drive innovation and shape the future of our business.
• We remain focused on talent and having the best people which will result in a diverse workforce.
• We advocate speak-up culture to empower our people in sharing their voices and an open-door policy to ensure they are listened to.
• We invest in custom-fit career paths for our people in line with their talents and aspirations.
• We provide agile working solutions to meet the changing needs of our people and our business.
• We support the health and wellbeing of our people, providing a safe space to talk about emotions and mental health with access to expert advice as needed.