Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

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

Job summary

A leading global sports brand is seeking a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join their expanding team. This unique opportunity promises tailored training and development, enabling you to grow your procurement expertise while impacting the sport industry significantly. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, along with a desire to thrive in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories.
• Strong knowledge of procurement/sourcing and contract negotiation.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and legal experts.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in contract drafting and negotiations.
• Drive compliance throughout the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Create RFIs & RFPs for complex procurement projects.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Supplier contracts

Strategic sourcing

Compliance

Education

Degree from a leading institution

Started CIPS qualification or fully MCIPS qualified

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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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 enjoying rapid global expansion and is pouring investment into their Strategic Sourcing function. As a result, the Firm has created a new position for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing expert to join their journey as they are looking to grow the maturity of the Procurement function.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist within this fast-growing function, you will receive one-to-one training and development from senior sponsors to enable your progression within 12 months, and have a phenomenal opportunity to create a legacy for yourself within a largely untapped Indirect spend categories.

Key role involvements: -

• Being a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting, negotiating with major global suppliers and liaising, persuading and collaborating with senior stakeholders and legal specialists
• Driving compliance and best practice throughout the Strategic Sourcing process
• Creating RFIs & RFPs to support major £Multi-Million procurement projects, skilfully handling complex tenders from beginning to end
• Reporting directly into the Head of Procurement, learning from them and their team of Procurement experts and enjoying a personally tailored development programme to ensure your promotion within 12-18 months

Required experience, skills & qualifications: -

• Strategic Sourcing experience within Indirect categories (e.g. Marketing, HR, Professional Services, FM)
• Degree from a leading institution is essential
• Started CIPS qualification or fully MCIPS qualified also a must have
• Strong knowledge of procurement / sourcing / supplier contracts, with significant experience of contract drafting and skilful negotiation
• The ability to operate in a commercially savvy and highly intelligent environment, being credible and authoritative with senior stakeholders and legal experts

If you are an ambitious and highly intelligent procurement, sourcing and contracts management specialist looking for a unique opportunity within the Sports industry to help grow Procurement's presence within household Sports brand.

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