Senior Sourcing Specialist

Unum; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Sourcing Specialist to enhance procurement strategies and supplier management. This role involves developing sourcing strategies that align with business goals while managing contracts and supplier performance. With a focus on sustainability and supplier diversity, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join a company that values your growth and offers generous benefits, including a bonus scheme and comprehensive health support. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Life and Income Protection Insurance

Excellent pension contributions

Access to remote GP

Nutrition coaching

Personal training

Unlimited mental health support

Medical second opinion

27 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement and supplier management.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing and negotiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs and create value.
• Manage RFP events and create Service Level Agreements.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Negotiation Strategies

Commercial Contract Formation

MS Suite Proficiency

Tools

Vendor Management Platforms

Job description

Job Posting End Date: May 22

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

Senior Sourcing Specialist

Location: Hybrid, Dorking or Basingstoke, 2-3 days per week

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join us here at Unum UK. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to reduce costs, create value and mitigate risk.

We are looking for someone to act as a trusted partner to the business, negotiating and administering contracts, ensuring alignment to strategic goals. You will manage RFP events, create and manage Service Level Agreements to measure supplier performance, and perform complex analysis to enhance business outcomes. You will also support and improve supply base development programs (e.g., supplier diversity, local economic development and sustainability programs).

What will you bring?

• Strong experience in Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Management.
• Sourcing experience across multiple spend categories.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.
• Ability to proactively develop a deep and thorough understanding of business goals and objectives, then translate these into aligned sourcing strategies.
• Proven ability to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Good experience of commercial contract formation and specification/SOW development.
• Experience performing financial analysis (i.e.: ROI, financial status, make vs. buy and bid comparison etc.)
• Demonstrated strong initiative with the ability to autonomously prioritise work, proactively identify opportunities and then deliver value.
• Proficiency in MS suite and vendor management platforms.

Our Benefits:

• Generous Bonus
• Life and Income Protection Insurance
• Excellent pension contributions
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinion
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice, electric car scheme with free on-site electric chargers.
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company:

Unum UK