Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

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

Job summary

A leading global sports brand is seeking a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist to enhance its procurement function. The role offers unique opportunities for training and development while managing complex tenders in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have strategic sourcing experience and relevant academic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories such as Marketing, HR, and Professional Services.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supplier contracts.
• Skilled in contract drafting and negotiation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance

Education

Degree from a leading institution

Started CIPS qualification

Job description

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), plymouth

Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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

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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.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom