At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-value procurement projects and develop innovative sourcing strategies.
- Company: Prestigious government arm with a focus on strategic sourcing.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, opportunity for professional growth, and impactful work.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement in a regulated environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in public procurement while collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in sourcing and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER - PRESTIOUS ARM OF GOVERNMENT, 6 MONTHS INITIALLY.
MILTON KEYNES / LONDON BASED. £600 PER DAY INSIDE IR35 / UMBRELLA.
OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!
Job Purpose The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for delivering sourcing strategies for complex, medium to high-value procurements.
This role operates in close collaboration with Strategic Category Managers, Supplier Managers, and senior stakeholders to optimise value, manage risk, and ensure compliance within a regulated procurement environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing delivery for high-value and business-critical procurement projects (typically £300m–£500m annual spend influence).
- Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies aligned to integrated category plans.
- Act as the lead negotiator, securing commercial benefits and cost savings, ensuring validation and alignment with finance objectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders at senior level (Head of/Director level) to shape sourcing pipelines and ensure strategic alignment.
- Challenge business demand and drive aggregation opportunities to maximise value and efficiency.
- Ensure sourcing activities meet all regulatory, legislative, and governance requirements (e. g. public procurement compliance).
- Provide expert sourcing advice, introducing innovation and best practice to deliver competitive advantage.
- Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to optimise Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships to support transition from sourcing into supplier management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering capability growth and high performance.
- Key Skills
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