Interim Global Operations Sourcing Lead

linklaters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters is seeking an Interim Senior Sourcing Manager to lead Operations sourcing, including hard and soft facilities management, and to support teams across I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing. The role emphasizes practical guidance, commercial oversight, and collaboration with regional teams to align with firm policies and ESG goals.

The candidate will manage high-value sourcing projects, drive supplier performance, and oversee due diligence with Legal, Finance and Data Privacy, while

Qualifications

• Proven sourcing and supplier management experience.
• Negotiation of contracts and commercials.
• Management of suppliers via established governance process.
• Experience supporting strategic projects in vendor selection exercises (RFP; evaluation; scoring; recommendation; contracting).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Operations sourcing during interim assignment, including hard and soft facilities management services.
• Provide practical guidance and commercial support to sourcing teams across I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing.
• Collaborate with Technology sourcing to ensure consistency in sourcing and contracting.
• Drive ESG and sustainability initiatives in line with firm goals.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Operations and cross-cutting categories.
• Oversee supplier management, performance reviews, SLAs, and KPIs.
• Plan and manage change, ensuring smooth handover at end of assignment.
• Explore AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and decision-making.

Job description

Linklaters is seeking an Interim Senior Sourcing Manager to lead Operations sourcing, including hard and soft facilities management, and to support teams across I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing. The role emphasizes practical guidance, commercial oversight, and collaboration with regional teams to align with firm policies and ESG goals.

The candidate will manage high-value sourcing projects, drive supplier performance, and oversee due diligence with Legal, Finance and Data Privacy, while