Lead Sourcing Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Sourcing Specialist to drive strategic sourcing processes within the Corporate Real Estate & Business Services sector. This role involves leading cross-functional projects, negotiating contracts, and establishing strong relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in sourcing, particularly within a Fortune 500 environment. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on sourcing strategies while navigating industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing and negotiating agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic sourcing processes and contract negotiations.
• Establish strong relationships with leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Advanced degree or industry certification

Job description

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Location: London | Job Type: Contract | Industry: Business Transformation | Job reference: BBBH398637_1740589700 | Posted: about 2 hours ago

Lead Sourcing Specialist

Duration: 6 weeks with the potential of extensions

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: Up to £690.00 p/d Umbrella

Overview

The Lead Sourcing Specialist, Corporate Real Estate & Business Services (CRBS), develops and executes key elements of the category strategy and leads the sourcing process in partnership with executive leadership, ensuring the process aligns with our clients' policies and goals.

Responsibilities

1. Drive strategic sourcing processes in the CRBS category, including contract negotiations, pricing terms, research, benchmarking, facilitating RFPs, and developing negotiation strategies with internal partners.
2. Lead cross-functional sourcing projects to define supplier requirements and support supplier selection consensus, including drafting language for contract documents such as SOWs, LOAs, and RFPs.
3. Establish strong relationships with CRBS leadership and stakeholders; understand strategic directions, requirements, and priorities across spend categories.
4. Stay informed on trends, best practices, vendor management principles, and regulatory changes affecting suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing and negotiating CRBS agreements or related industry experience in Indirect sourcing, preferably in a Fortune 500 company.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and managing supplier agreements in categories such as shipping, office services, facilities management, MRO, print, and vehicle fleet.
• Ability to advocate for stakeholders and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence others.
• Self-motivated, collaborative leadership skills.
• Strong relationship management skills, capable of working with senior management.
• Customer-focused, understanding business needs thoroughly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or industry certification.
• 5+ years of experience practicing procurement or operational best practices.

Please note, due to high application volume, we may not respond to all. If you haven't been contacted within 7 days, your application will not be progressed. Thank you for your understanding.