Sourcing Lead

Harvey Nash Group; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Sourcing Lead based in Glasgow for a 6-month contract with remote working opportunities. This role is crucial in enhancing sourcing capabilities and driving strategic initiatives within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in senior sourcing within large organisations, with a focus on building relationships and delivering sustainable value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior sourcing role.
• Success in leading strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong presence and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive best-in-class sourcing through policies and frameworks.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing: market analysis, supplier selection, contract negotiation.
• Ensure sourcing activities deliver value and reduce risk.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Market analysis

Contract negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Here at Harvey Nash, our Glasgow-based client is currently recruiting for a Sourcing Lead on an initial 6-month contract. The role offers remote working with occasional travel to Glasgow.

This is a key opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and enhancing sourcing capabilities within a large and forward-thinking organisation. The successful candidate will drive strategic sourcing initiatives across a significant spend profile.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive best-in-class sourcing through robust policies, frameworks, and a procurement centre of excellence.
• Partner with directorates to address strategic sourcing needs, informed by organisational goals and supplier insights.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing: market analysis, supplier selection, strategy, and contract negotiation.
• Ensure strategic sourcing activity procurement activities deliver value, reduce risk, and uphold integrity, innovation, and compliance.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior sourcing role, operating within a large or multinational organisation.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategic, business-critical supplier relationships and contracts to drive sustainable value and performance improvements.
• Strong presence and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build credible relationships and effectively challenge senior stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance technical, operational, and commercial factors to deliver optimal outcomes.