Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

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

Job summary

A prestigious sports brand is looking for a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Crawley. This unique opportunity offers growth potential within procurement, along with personalized training and a clear promotion pathway. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, a degree, and ideally be CIPS qualified.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing for indirect categories (e.g., marketing, HR).
• Strong knowledge of supplier contracts and negotiation.
• Ability to work authoritatively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Expert in contract drafting and negotiation with global suppliers.
• Manage complex tenders and compliance in strategic sourcing.
• Report to the Head of Procurement and support in development.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Contract Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification (started or fully qualified)

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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. The company has created a new position for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing expert to grow their procurement maturity and make a significant impact.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will receive personalized training and development from senior sponsors, with a clear pathway for progression within 12 months. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish a legacy in largely untapped indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting, negotiation with global suppliers, and collaboration with senior stakeholders and legal teams
• Drive compliance and best practices throughout the strategic sourcing process
• Create RFIs and RFPs for major procurement projects, managing complex tenders from start to finish
• Report directly to the Head of Procurement and participate 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, facilities management)
• Degree from a leading institution
• 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 commercially savvy environment

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

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