Sourcing Manager

Pontoon; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Sourcing Manager to enhance procurement and supplier management within the banking industry. This role offers a dynamic environment to make pivotal decisions and collaborate with diverse teams, ensuring that innovative practices and efficiency are at the forefront of sourcing processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and sourcing categories.
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly.
• Experience with sourcing platforms, particularly SAP Ariba.

Responsibilities

• Manage elements of the end-to-end Business Service Process design.
• Collaborate with sourcing leads and business stakeholders.
• Utilize data analysis to drive informed decision-making.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Data Analysis

Critical Thinking

Communication

Tools

SAP Ariba

SAP Enable Now

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Role: Sourcing Manager

Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, or Birmingham

Contract Length: 6 months (Possible Extension)

Daily Rate: Up to 700 per day via Umbrella inside IR35

Working Pattern: Full Time (Hybrid Working 2 days on site)

Are you a dynamic procurement professional with a passion for sourcing and supplier management? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Sourcing Manager to join their vibrant Group Sourcing and Supplier Management (GS&SM) team! This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cost efficiencies and revenue generation within the banking industry.

About the Role:

In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of the sourcing process, collaborating with a diverse group of colleagues and partners. Your expertise will help shape decisions that balance pace and risk while acquiring the goods and services needed to drive success. You will thrive in a lively environment where innovation and continuous improvement are celebrated!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage elements of the end-to-end Business Service Process (BSP) design, working closely with partners to maximise impact and value.
• Support the Sourcing Product Owner in change and release management, maintaining our strategic roadmap and process maps.
• Provide guidance and advice to ensure efficient and effective colleague journeys.
• Collaborate with sourcing leads and business stakeholders to reflect user experience and feedback in product design.
• Plan and deliver change pipelines, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and effective communication.
• Utilize data analysis to drive informed decision-making.
• Develop and refine sourcing templates, guidance materials, and process documentation.
• Engage with tools such as SAP Ariba, SAP Enable Now, and ServiceNow to design, test, and train on new or updated processes.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in procurement and sourcing categories, successfully leading projects in an agile environment.
• Expertise in creating and maintaining processes within a risk management framework.
• Strong meeting organisation skills, ensuring effective participation and clear outputs.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly to various audiences.
• Sound decision-making abilities that align with organisational policies and standards.
• Proficient in critical thinking and structured communication to tackle complex challenges.
• Experience with sourcing platforms, particularly SAP Ariba and SAP Enable Now, with a understanding of reporting from these platforms.

Join our client and be part of a team that's redefining sourcing and supplier management in the banking industry! Your journey starts here.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.