Hybrid Sourcing Manager, Business Services & Strategy

Legal & General; Hove; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Hove is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join their Business Services team. This role will involve managing procurement engagements, leading sourcing activities, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in category management and sourcing execution, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. The company values collaborative work and offers flexibility, with a typical working week being two days in the office and three days remote.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

25+ days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of category management and sourcing execution.
• Experience in negotiations within a regulated environment.
• Good knowledge of contracting principles and legal frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing tools and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of procurement/sourcing engagements.
• Conduct sourcing activities and negotiations for renewals.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Category management

Sourcing execution

Procurement technology

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

RFI and RFP processes

Spend analytics tools

e-RFQ tools

Job description

A leading financial services company in Hove is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join their Business Services team. This role will involve managing procurement engagements, leading sourcing activities, and collaborating with senior stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in category management and sourcing execution, along with excellent negotiation and communication skills. The company values collaborative work and offers flexibility, with a typical working week being two days in the office and three days remote.