Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global Sports brand seeks a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist for a unique opportunity within their expanding function. This role offers comprehensive training while managing indirect spend categories, negotiating major supplier contracts, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in strategic sourcing and a degree from a leading institution.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supplier contracts.
• Ability to operate credibly in a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Creating RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects.
• Reporting to the Head of Procurement as part of a development program.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Colchester

Client: Bramwith Consulting

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Unique Opportunity - Procurement Opportunity within the Sports Industry

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect) – Global Sports Brand – London – £40,000-£50,000 + package

This prestigious household Sports brand is experiencing rapid global expansion and is investing heavily in their Strategic Sourcing function. Consequently, a new position has been created for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing expert to join their journey and help enhance the maturity of their Procurement function.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will receive one-to-one training and development from senior sponsors to support your progression within 12 months. This role offers a significant opportunity to establish a legacy within largely untapped Indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting, negotiating with major global suppliers, and liaising with senior stakeholders and legal specialists.
• Driving compliance and best practices throughout the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Creating RFIs & RFPs to support major procurement projects, managing complex tenders from start to finish.
• Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement and participating in a tailored 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 in a highly commercial environment with senior stakeholders and legal experts.

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

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