Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

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

Job summary

A leading global sports brand is looking for a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist to enhance their sourcing function. This role offers competitive salary, personalized development, and the chance to work on significant procurement projects. Candidates should possess experience in Strategic Sourcing, a relevant degree, and negotiative skills to effectively engage with suppliers.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Acting as an SME in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Creating RFIs & RFPs for multi-million-pound projects.
• Driving compliance through the Strategic Sourcing process.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement Knowledge

Supplier Management

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification (started or MCIPS)

Job description

Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

Portsmouth, Hampshire, 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 firm has created a new position for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing expert to join their journey and help grow the maturity of the Procurement function.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist within this fast-growing team, you will receive personalized training and development from senior sponsors to enable your career progression within 12 months, offering a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within largely untapped Indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as 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 multi-million-pound procurement projects, managing 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.

Required experience, skills & qualifications:

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories (e.g., Marketing, HR, Professional Services, FM).
• A degree from a leading institution is essential.
• 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 in a commercially savvy and highly intelligent environment, engaging effectively with senior stakeholders and legal experts.

If you are an ambitious and highly intelligent procurement, sourcing, and contracts management professional seeking a unique opportunity within the Sports industry to expand Procurement's presence within a household Sports brand, please apply.

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