Sourcing and Vendor Manager

Core-Asset Consulting; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced global procurement professional who is seeking a new challenge?

Our client, an Edinburgh based asset manager, is recruiting for a Sourcing and Vendor Manager to join their team on a 6-month contract basis. This is a full-time role which covers end-to-end sourcing and requires you to work in the office at least 4 days per week.

Skills/Experience:

1. Demonstratable experience in strategic sourcing within consulting, accounting, or financial services.
2. Expertise in negotiating contracts with Big 4 firms and top consulting firms.
3. Expertise in category planning, competitive bidding (RFI, RFP, RFQ), vendor selection, risk due diligence, and dispute management.
4. Skilled in financial modelling for negotiations, cost ownership, consumption, and demand forecasting.
5. Contract law knowledge with experience drafting global agreements and SLAs.
6. Proficient in MS Office, AI tools (CoPilot), and data analytics.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Advisory: Provide sourcing and procurement insights to optimize processes and meet business goals.
2. Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute cost-effective, socially responsible strategies, including competitive bidding, supplier consolidation, and process improvements.
3. Supplier Management: Build strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure quality service.
4. Market & Cost Analysis: Research trends, risks, and opportunities; drive cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
5. Risk & Compliance: Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
6. People & Stakeholder Management: Recruit, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with internal teams on global contract negotiations.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16052

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.