Senior Manager, Sourcing & Supply Chain, People Consulting, Belfast or Derry/Londonderry

Iris Software; Belfast; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Sourcing & Supply Chain in Belfast. This role involves leading the sourcing strategy, managing supplier relationships, and integrating AI into workflows. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management, along with strong commercial acumen. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a diverse working environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning

Flexible working tools

Leadership coaching

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing in a large environment.
• Experience managing supplier and client relationships at senior levels.
• Solid understanding of operational and third-party risk frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the MLS sourcing strategy.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with critical suppliers.
• Introduce AI and automation into sourcing workflows.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent experience

MCIPS (desirable)

Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2)

Tools

ServiceNow

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

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Senior Manager, Sourcing & Supply Chain, People Consulting, Belfast or Derry/Londonderry

The opportunity

To lead and evolve EY’s supplier and sourcing strategy for Managed Learning Services, developing a high-performing supply chain that supports strategic client outcomes, delivers innovation, and reduces operational costs through commercial excellence and AI-driven procurement solutions.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the MLS sourcing strategy across a portfolio of over 250 suppliers.

• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with critical suppliers, driving joint value creation.

• Introduce and embed AI and automation into sourcing workflows to increase efficiency and improve decision-making.

• Manage and mentor a team of sourcing and supplier management professionals.

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients and ensure supplier delivery meets contractual and service expectations.

• Work with ServiceNow and other internal systems to optimise data, MI, and supplier performance reporting.

• Collaborate with risk, legal, and commercial teams to ensure robust supplier contracts and risk mitigation.

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.

• Support growth through sourcing solutions for new client opportunities and bids.

• Responsible for managing strategic and critical supplier relationships to drive high performance and develop mutually beneficial goals.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management in a large, complex and regulated environment.

• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management skills.

• Experience managing supplier and client relationships at senior levels.

• Solid understanding of operational and third-party risk frameworks.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies including AI and their application in procurement and supply chain.
• Strong team leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience with digital platforms (e.g. ServiceNow, Coupa, SAP Ariba) desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed consulting or services environment.

To qualify for the role;

• Degree-qualified or equivalent experience.

• MCIPS (desirable but not essential).

• Project or programme management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2) are a bonus.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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Please note;

Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity& inclusiveness here . We ask because it matters!

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