Ambitious Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Bramwith Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious FTSE 100 Financial Services Firm is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support its rapid global expansion. This role offers unique training opportunities and the chance to develop expertise in untapped spend categories, with a clear path for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Indirect Procurement across multiple sub-categories.
• Experience in strategic procurement with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting and negotiations.
• Supporting Global Category Managers in implementing procurement strategies.
• Creating RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree from a leading institution

Job description

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This prestigious £Multi-Billion FTSE 100 Financial Services Firm is experiencing rapid global expansion and investing heavily in its award-winning Sourcing Hub. As a result, the firm has created a new position for an ambitious Indirect Strategic Sourcing expert.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will receive one-to-one training from senior sponsors to support your progression within 12 months and have a unique opportunity to develop expertise in untapped spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting, negotiations with global suppliers, and collaboration with senior stakeholders and legal teams.
• Supporting Global Category Managers in implementing procurement strategies for various categories, including supplier management.
• Driving compliance and best practices in the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Creating RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects, handling complex tenders from start to finish.
• Reporting to the Procurement & Supplier Management Director and participating in a tailored development program aimed at promotion to management within 12-18 months.

Minimum requirements:

• Proven experience in Indirect Procurement across multiple sub-categories.
• Experience in strategic procurement with strong analytical skills.
• Managing end-to-end procurement projects.
• Degree from a leading institution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier contracts, with contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Ability to operate credibly with senior stakeholders and legal experts in a commercially savvy environment.

If you are an ambitious procurement, sourcing, and contracts management professional seeking a prestigious FTSE 100 company for career growth, this could be an excellent opportunity.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail] or apply through this forum.