Sourcing Associate

ECS Resource Group; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Bracknell seeks a PUR Sourcing Associate for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will manage regional professional services sub-categories, support procurement processes, and draft and negotiate contracts. Experience in indirect procurement and professional services is desirable, along with strong negotiation skills. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement of 4 days onsite and 1 day working from home, with a competitive hourly rate of £26.65.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement/sourcing and professional services is desirable.
• Procurement experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regional professional services sub-categories.
• Manage end to end procurement process for professional services.
• Support EMEA stakeholders with sourcing needs.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts such as MSAs and SOWs.
• Manage supplier relationships and handle performance issues.

Skills

Indirect procurement/sourcing

Professional services

Procurement experience

Job description

Salary: £26.65 per hour (≈ £51,000 per annum)

Contract: 12 months

Work arrangement: 4 days on site, 1 day working from home

About the company

My client is a global manufacturing company whose products are used within various sectors, and they are now looking for a PUR Sourcing Associate to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for regional professional services sub-categories
• Category management and negotiation
• Regional point of contact to key stakeholders
• Manage end to end procurement process for professional services
• Support stakeholders across EMEA with sourcing needs and supplier selection if required
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts (MSAs, SOWs)
• Manage supplier relationships, including handling performance issues
• Working with the global team on category strategies and cost saving initiatives
• Be a general go-to for procurement support and advice (dealing with a lot of queries day to day sourcing related)

Skills & Experience

• Indirect procurement/sourcing and professional services (Desirable)
• Procurement experience would be a bonus

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Manufacturing

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