Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

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

Job summary

Join a prestigious global sports brand as a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist. This unique opportunity offers significant training and development potential, focusing on enhancing procurement practices within Indirect spend categories. Ideal for ambitious individuals looking to make an impact within the sports industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supplier contracts.
• Ability to negotiate with global suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Become a Subject Matter Expert in contract drafting.
• Drive compliance throughout the Strategic Sourcing process.
• Create RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Procurement Knowledge

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Shrewsbury

Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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

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 enhance the maturity of their Procurement function.

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will receive one-to-one training and development from senior sponsors to enable your progression within 12 months, offering a phenomenal opportunity to establish a legacy within largely untapped Indirect spend categories.

Key responsibilities include:

• Becoming 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 with senior stakeholders and legal experts in a commercially savvy environment.

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

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