Product Sourcing Specialist

As our Product Sourcing Specialist on an initial 12-month contract, you will play a crucial role in the procurement process by securing essential product and stock samples. This will involve close collaboration with various internal teams, including our buying and distribution teams, as well as direct engagement with third-party brands and suppliers. Your efforts will support a diverse array of content briefs, which will range from exciting new product launches to other pivotal initiatives. Your ability to build relationships and efficiently navigate these partnerships will be vital in ensuring that we have the necessary materials to meet our content needs and drive our projects forward.Key Responsibilities:Prioritisation – Plans and reviews workload regularly and is prepared to adapt to ever changing circumstances. Assesses workload realistically in terms of urgency and importance and is ready for \”curve balls\” and changes plans where necessary to ensure optimum achievement and deadlines are hit and stakeholder relationships are maintained.Stakeholder Management- Identifies who is impacted by or involved in your goals/objectives and therefore who is key to achieving the desired successful outcomes. Understands the motivations and priorities of these stakeholders and takes these into account in order to build and manage sustainable relationships. Can anticipate potential challenges stakeholders may bring and puts plans in place to achieve collaboration.Continuous Improvement- Thinks boldly and sees issues and opportunities from all angles and multiple perspectives, even the unprecedented to draw out meaning and connections and make recommendations to adjust strategy and outcomes as a result. Generates a number of workable options and overcomes barriers to finding solutions.Outcome Focus- Remains motivated and shows drive and determination to achieve success. Persists in the face of obstacles and overcomes any barriers that arise, focusing on solutions and not problems.Builds Relationships – Authentically and proactively interacts with everyone, building rapport and making a positive impression in order to collaborate and build lasting connections across the Partnership and beyond to other businesses and contacts. Once formed, understands how to navigate politics and the impact these have on the workplace in order to get things done.Be time aware: Be mindful of how you spend your time each day. Most of your time should be focused on delivering, and not spent chasing brief owners for clarity, or missing inputs or feedbackHave efficiencies front of mind: Always be looking for how we can work smarter, and more effectively togetherBe commercially mindful: Treat every pound as if it were your own, and be thoughtful and responsible in your decision-making in order to drive savingsTake pride in the role you play in reporting your contributions to time and cost savings with Client DirectorsWork’s a treat!On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:25 days’ holiday + bank holidays– we understand the importance of you getting some down time.Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.So many savings– through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.Employee Assistance Programme– our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.Monthly Employee Awards – Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonusRaising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!Referral scheme– know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.We Value DiversityWe champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.What next?If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.#LI-DG1 #J-18808-Ljbffr