Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect)

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

Job summary

Join a globally expanding household Sports brand as a Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Woking. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your career in procurement while engaging in high-stakes project management. You'll work within a fast-growing team and receive personalized development to further your skills and career trajectory.

Qualifications

• Experience in Strategic Sourcing within Indirect categories like Marketing and HR.
• Strong knowledge of procurement and supplier contracts.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and legal experts.

Responsibilities

• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Drive compliance and best practices in Strategic Sourcing.
• Create RFIs & RFPs for major procurement projects.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance

Best Practices

Education

Degree from a leading institution

CIPS qualification (started or MCIPS)

Job description

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect), Woking

Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

Woking, 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. As a result, they have 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 progression within 12 months. This role offers a phenomenal opportunity to create 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 procurement projects, handling 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, and 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 is required.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, and supplier contracts, with significant experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
• The 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, 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, this is your chance.

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