Sourcing Manager

TieTalent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology is looking for a Sourcing Manager to optimize third-party spend and lead strategic sourcing initiatives. The role involves stakeholder management, sourcing event execution, and developing sourcing policies. Ideal candidates will possess strong negotiation skills and commercial knowledge, with the opportunity to work in Glasgow, Northampton, or Knutsford.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence decisions.
• Resilience and self-motivation are valued traits.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Plan and execute sourcing events like RFPs/RFXs.
• Monitor controls and compliance throughout the sourcing cycle.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial knowledge

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Resilience

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Time management

Job description

Job Title: Sourcing Manager at TieTalent

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About the Role

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage stakeholder relationships, and optimize third-party spend. Responsibilities include:

• Profiling spend and understanding business strategy and requirements.
• Planning and executing sourcing events such as RFPs/RFXs.
• Monitoring controls and compliance throughout the sourcing cycle.
• Developing and implementing sourcing policies and procedures.
• Identifying industry trends and market research.

Key Skills and Experience

Ideal candidates should have:

• Stakeholder management experience.
• Strong commercial knowledge.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.

Additional valued skills include resilience, self-motivation, multitasking, and good time management. The role can be based in Glasgow, Northampton, or Knutsford.

Role Purpose and Responsibilities

The purpose is to optimize and address third-party spend, develop strategies for relevant categories, and collaborate closely with the business. Responsibilities encompass spend profiling, sourcing event execution, control and compliance monitoring, policy development, and industry trend analysis.

Leadership Expectations

As an AVP, you will lead a team, influence decision-making, and collaborate across functions. You will demonstrate leadership behaviors such as listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others. For individual contributors, guiding teams and managing complex assignments are essential.

Additional Information

This role supports Barclays' values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Stakeholder management
• Time management

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Technology, Information, and Internet