Interim Strategic Ops and Facilities Sourcing Leader

Linklaters LLP; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters LLP seeks an interim Senior Sourcing Manager to lead Operations sourcing, including hard and soft facilities management, while supporting I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing categories. You will guide sourcing activities, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with regional teams to deliver value and mitigate risks during the interim assignment.

The role involves contract negotiations, vendor onboarding, and alignment with Global Sourcing Policy, with focus on sustainability and

Qualifications

• Leading Operations sourcing for hard/soft facilities management and related non-technology categories.
• Experience in negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships and governance processes.
• Collaborating with Legal, Finance, Data Privacy, and Information Security on due diligence and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value Operations sourcing projects across regions and ensure policy compliance.
• Drive ESG initiatives and sustainability in sourcing decisions.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business needs and regional requirements.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Contract negotiations

Supplier management

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

ESG & sustainability

Category management

Job description

Linklaters LLP seeks an interim Senior Sourcing Manager to lead Operations sourcing, including hard and soft facilities management, while supporting I&R, L&D, HR and Marketing categories. You will guide sourcing activities, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with regional teams to deliver value and mitigate risks during the interim assignment.

The role involves contract negotiations, vendor onboarding, and alignment with Global Sourcing Policy, with focus on sustainability and