Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious sports brand as a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist, where you'll enhance procurement maturity for indirect spend categories. This unique opportunity offers tailored training, a personal development program for promotion, and the chance to impact a globally expanding team. Ideal candidates will have strategic sourcing experience, a degree, and relevant procurement qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories required.
• CIPS qualification started or fully qualified is essential.
• Significant experience in contract negotiation and management.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with major global suppliers and draft contracts.
• Drive compliance in the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Manage complex tenders from start to finish.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Drafting

Supplier Management

Strategic Sourcing

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client: Bramwith Consulting

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Unique Opportunity - Procurement Opportunity within the Sports Industry

This is a prestigious household Sports brand experiencing rapid global expansion, investing heavily in their Strategic Sourcing function. The firm has created a new position for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their team and develop the procurement maturity in their largely untapped Indirect spend categories.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will receive tailored training and development from senior sponsors, with a clear progression path within 12 months, and an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on the company.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting, negotiating with major global suppliers, and collaborating with senior stakeholders and legal specialists.
• Driving compliance and best practices in the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Creating RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects, managing complex tenders from start to finish.
• Reporting to the Head of Procurement and participating in a personalized development program aimed at promotion within 12-18 months.

Required experience, skills & qualifications:

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories (e.g., Marketing, HR, Professional Services, FM).
• A degree from a leading institution is essential.
• Started CIPS qualification or fully MCIPS qualified.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier contracts, with significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Ability to operate credibly and authoritatively with senior stakeholders and legal experts in a highly commercial environment.

If you are an ambitious procurement, sourcing, and contracts management professional seeking a unique opportunity within the Sports industry to enhance procurement's role in a household Sports brand, please apply.

To apply, send your CV directly to [emailprotected] or apply through this forum.