Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Sports industry is seeking a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Coventry. This role offers significant professional growth, with a tailored development program and the opportunity to manage substantial indirect categories. Ideal candidates will possess relevant sourcing experience and a degree from a top institution.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories (e.g., Marketing, HR).
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Ability to liaise credibly with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Drive compliance in the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Create RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Supplier contracts

Procurement knowledge

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Coventry

Client: Bramwith Consulting

Location: Coventry, 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 prestigious household Sports brand is enjoying rapid global expansion and is investing heavily in their Strategic Sourcing function. The firm has created a new position for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing expert to join their journey and grow the maturity of their Procurement function.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will receive training and development from senior sponsors to enable your progression within 12 months, offering a great opportunity to establish yourself within largely untapped Indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being 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, handling 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.

Requirements:

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories (e.g., Marketing, HR, Professional Services, FM).
• A degree from a leading institution.
• Started CIPS qualification or fully MCIPS qualified.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier contracts, with significant contract drafting and negotiation experience.
• Ability to operate credibly 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 role in a household Sports brand, this is for you.

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