2x Agile Sourcing (Special Projects/Transformation) Managers

1st Executive Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transformational consultancy in Leeds is seeking Agile Sourcing Managers to lead strategic procurement initiatives. You'll manage complex sourcing operations, drive cost transformation, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates have strong experience in procurement, project management, and data-driven decision-making skills. This role presents a significant opportunity for rapid career progression and impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in financial planning and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities.
• Drive cost transformation activities.
• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Negotiate supplier agreements focusing on cybersecurity.
• Analyze spend data and supplier performance.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Project Management Office (PMO)

Data science

AI

Strategy tools

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Tools

Ariba

Cost Plan

Planview

Job description

2x Agile Sourcing (Special Projects/Transformation) Managers

Contact:

Peter Aplin

Contact email:

[e-mail]

Job ref:

J692121_1754666088

Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-09-07

- Brand new roles!
- Leading transformational projects, including top 10% of bank's projects. Deployment support (e.g., M&A).
- Focus on cost management & procurement, PMO skills, etc.
- Use of data science, AI, and strategy tools to drive innovation and financial efficiency.
- Preference for seasoned experience, possibly in tech categories.
- Fast-paced change and transformation leadership, ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High visibility to C-Suite.
- 12-18 month roadmap to promotion or transition into business line ownership/running BAU post-implementation.
- Ideal candidates include ex-consultants with strategy build and delivery experience, or candidates from a finance background.

The Agile Category & Sourcing Specialist will be a highly organized, strategic, and communicative individual, providing support across the cost team. This role operates at an expert level, leading and executing complex cost, procurement, and sourcing initiatives across the bank. Key responsibilities include process design, demand optimization, sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading end-to-end strategic procurement activities from initiation through execution and close-out.
2. Driving cost transformation activities, including reporting, management information, and systems improvements for quantifiable value.
3. Developing and implementing sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
4. Partnering with suppliers to deliver market-leading value enhancement programs.
5. Ensuring due diligence, onboarding, and risk assessments comply with regulatory requirements.
6. Negotiating supplier agreements with a focus on cyber security, data privacy, SLAs, and exit planning.
7. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure success.
8. Analyzing spend data, market trends, and supplier performance to inform decisions.
9. Tracking performance metrics using tools like Ariba, Cost Plan, and Planview.
10. Presenting business cases and updates to senior stakeholders and leadership.
11. Driving tangible and intangible cost and business benefits to meet targets.
12. Coaching the business through sourcing processes, enabling market readiness.
13. Using fact-based decision-making and storytelling to communicate options to senior stakeholders.
14. Contributing to financial planning, forecasting, and risk management.
15. Managing and reporting risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and policies.