Senior Sourcing Specialist

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead global sourcing initiatives. This fully remote role requires building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings across spend categories.

You will conduct market analysis, manage supplier onboarding, and collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing with product roadmaps, delivering strategic impact across our international operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, business, finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years in strategic sourcing or procurement, with global supply chains.
• Proven success in negotiations and high-value supplier contracts.
• Strong analytics, strategic thinking, and communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key commodities and services, focusing on cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and supplier landscape assessments to identify best-in-class partners.
• Lead complex negotiations with global suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service level agreements.
• Manage and develop relationships with key strategic suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the supplier selection and onboarding process, ensuring due diligence and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and product roadmaps.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction

Market analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Sourcing Specialist to lead their global sourcing initiatives. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers, negotiating contracts, and driving cost savings across various spend categories. This role requires a deep understanding of international markets, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain robust supplier relationships. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the competitiveness and resilience of our client's supply chain through effective sourcing strategies and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key commodities and services, focusing on cost reduction and risk mitigation.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis and supplier landscape assessments to identify best-in-class partners.
• Lead complex negotiations with global suppliers to secure favorable pricing, terms, and service level agreements.
• Manage and develop relationships with key strategic suppliers, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Oversee the supplier selection and onboarding process, ensuring due diligence and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and product roadmaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a focus on global supply chains.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex negotiations and managing high-value supplier contracts.
• Strong understanding of sourcing methodologies, risk management, and category management.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with experience working in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work environment with global team interaction.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Generous professional development budget and opportunities for advancement.
• A dynamic and innovative work culture focused on strategic impact.