At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sourcing activities for workforce and professional services, managing the full supplier lifecycle.
- Company: Join a large financial services company undergoing significant digital and operational transformation.
- Benefits: Pay of GBP 700 per day inside IR35 with a hybrid work model in Bristol.
- Other info: Contract length is 6 months with an ASAP start date.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to drive commercial value through effective supplier management.
- Qualifications: Strong procurement experience and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders required.
The predicted salary is between 140000 - 140000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant digital and operational transformation. Working across business and technology functions, you will lead sourcing activities for workforce and professional services, establish Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs), and drive commercial value through effective supplier management. You will be responsible for the full supplier lifecycle, from sourcing strategy, market evaluation, and contract negotiation through to supplier onboarding, governance, performance management, and value realisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for workforce and professional services.
- Establish and manage Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs).
- Lead complex supplier negotiations, including outsourcing and offshoring arrangements.
- Drive cost savings, supplier performance, resilience, and innovation.
- Negotiate and manage contracts in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.
- Implement supplier governance, service reviews, and performance frameworks.
- Monitor delivery against commercial objectives through data and reporting.
- Coach and support Contract Managers to maximize supplier value.
Skills & Experience
- Strong procurement, sourcing, and supplier management experience.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver commercial value.
- Experience leading complex, high‐value negotiations and contract discussions.
- Good understanding of supplier governance, risk management, and performance management.
- Knowledge of cloud, AI, automation, and technology‐enabled services.
- Experience within a regulated environment, ideally Financial Services.
- Understanding of outsourcing regulations and supplier risk frameworks.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Procurement Consultant in London employer: Outsource UK
Located in Bristol, this large financial services company is focused on digital transformation. Employees enjoy a competitive pay rate and a hybrid working model, fostering innovation and resilience in supplier management. The team is dedicated to driving cost savings and enhancing supplier performance.
