Sourcing Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Sourcing Specialist to enhance procurement strategies within a regulated environment. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective sourcing strategies, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a detailed understanding of the UK Rail Industry, making a significant impact on the organization’s commercial goals. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at building relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to best-in-class procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing with a proven track record of savings delivery.
• Knowledge of procurement processes in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement sourcing strategies and manage activities in line with governance standards.
• Negotiate savings and support supplier transitions.

Skills

Sourcing Strategies

Contract Management

Negotiation Skills

Dispute Resolution

Financial Management

Stakeholder Communication

Agile Working Methods

Problem Solving

UK Rail Industry Knowledge

Education

Business or Economics Degree

Tools

E-Sourcing Tools

Sourcing Technology Solutions

Job description

Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist with a solid background in procurement, ideally within a regulated or public sector environment. You’ll have a strong grasp of sourcing strategies and contract management, with the ability to navigate complex procurement frameworks. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, skilled at building relationships with stakeholders and suppliers alike, and comfortable using e-sourcing tools to deliver best value for the business.

About the role (External)

About the team..

What does the average day look like?
As a Sourcing Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping and delivering effective sourcing strategies from initial business need through to contract signature. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll implement category plans, negotiate savings, and manage sourcing activities in line with regulatory and governance standards. You’ll help drive continuous improvement, support supplier transitions, and contribute to our wider commercial goals, all while ensuring an excellent experience for our internal customers. In this collaborative and fast-paced environment, your work will directly support Network Rail’s vision and our ambition to be a best-in-class procurement function.

·Educated to a Business or Economics degree standard or equivalent business experience

·Demonstrable level of Sourcing experience, with a track record of savings delivery

·Experience with negotiation and dispute resolution skill set

·Experience with contract law and financial management

·Experience with driving value from sourcing opportunities

·Experienced with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods

·Politically aware, with the proven ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies at an executive level

·Experience of problem-solving complex sourcing specific challenges

·Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment

·Experience with agile cross-functional collaborative working methods

·Sourcing technology solutions would be advantageous

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Created on 05/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom