Senior Sourcing Lead

Acorn by Synergie; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

35 days holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Referral bonus £300

Career progression to permanent roles

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Senior Sourcing Lead based in Port Talbot to manage a multi-billion global supply chain and deliver professional procurement services. The 12-month contract offers hybrid working after training, a 36.5-hour week, and potential for extension or permanence.

Start ASAP subject to medical and drug/alcohol checks. The role requires negotiating with vendors, developing UK contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement background, especially in corporate or facilities management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and manage supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Support management of a multi-billion global supply chain.
• Negotiate with vendors to optimise value and cost base.
• Develop and execute UK commercial contracts.
• Source goods and services for Tata Steel aligned with sustainability values.
• Collaborate with senior management to minimise disruption and ensure security of supply.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Communication

Team Collaboration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Sourcing Lead | Senior Procurement Lead | Strategic Sourcing Lead

Port Talbot | Competitive Rate DOE (Inside IR35) | 36.5 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday | 12-Month Contract | Hybrid Working After Training | ASAP Start

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Sourcing Lead based in Port Talbot.
This is initially a 12-month contract, with the potential to extend or lead to a permanent position. The role is office-based, with the opportunity to work remotely two days per week after training.
The successful candidate will support the management of a multi-billion supply chain globally, delivering a professional procurement service and working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
The role is due to start ASAP, subject to the successful result of a medical assessment, which includes a drug and alcohol test.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate dependent upon experience, inside IR35.
• Initial 12-month contract with the potential to extend or lead to a permanent position.
• 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-4:45pm.
• Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm.
• Opportunity for a 7am start if preferred.
• Remote working two days per week after training.
• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum, including Bank Holidays.
• Advice and editing on your current CV.
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role.
• Exclusive online services, including restaurant and retail discounts.
• Chance to receive £300 for referring a friend.
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, physical and financial support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the team in managing a multi-billion supply chain globally.
• Negotiate with vendors and suppliers to achieve maximum value and the lowest possible cost base.
• Help achieve commercially robust management of goods, services and materials.
• Source goods, materials and services for Tata Steel that align with Tata's sustainability values.
• Work with Senior Management to ensure the security of goods, materials and services while minimising disruption to business operations.
• Develop, deploy and execute UK commercial contracts.
• Support the tendering process.
• Conduct market research to ensure an appropriate route to market and a fit-for-purpose supply base.
• Deliver a professional procurement service to the business.
• Liaise with stakeholders internally and externally, face-to-face, over the telephone, virtually and via email.
• Create strong business partnerships and act as the go-to for commercial advice, guidance and support with challenges.
• Use SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint, daily.

Essential Requirements

• Strong background within procurement, ideally within Corporate or Facilities Management categories.
• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle due to the size and nature of the site.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement practice and the sourcing process cycle.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good IT literacy, particularly Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel.
• SAP experience would be an advantage.
• Sound numeracy skills.
• Ability to use your own initiative and apply a proactive approach to tasks.