Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

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

Job summary

A prestigious household Sports brand in the UK seeks a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist to enhance their Strategic Sourcing function. This role offers tailored training and a unique opportunity to develop within a rapidly expanding organization, focusing on indirect spend categories.

Qualifications

• Strategic Sourcing experience within Indirect categories.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier contracts.
• Ability to negotiate and draft contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive compliance and best practices through the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Create RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and legal specialists.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), oxford district

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Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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.