Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager Contracted Labour & Core

Liberty Global; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative telecommunications firm is seeking a Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager to lead procurement strategies and optimize costs. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop tailored sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. You will leverage market insights and trends to drive value and ensure sustainability in supplier management. Join a passionate team committed to efficiency and growth, and enjoy competitive benefits including a generous salary, bonus opportunities, and extensive wellbeing support. If you are a strategic thinker with a knack for negotiation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Wellbeing benefits including dental insurance

Access to online learning platforms

Mental health apps

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management and strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of Core Network and Contracted Labour sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of sourcing strategies for procurement areas.
• Collaborate with teams to develop negotiation strategies.

Skills

Supplier Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation Strategies

Market Analysis

Category Strategy Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA or Advanced Qualification

Job description

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As the Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager, you will lead the creation of strategies for the assigned procurement area and drive value. You will be the go-to expert for insights on Core Network and Contracted Labour, providing market trends, supply market overviews, cost insights, and tools to optimize Total Cost of Ownership. You will develop tailored sourcing strategies for individual or multiple customers, proactively address opportunities, and establish platforms to realize these strategies.

You will collaborate closely with the Liberty Blume Procurement Services (LBPS) Sourcing Delivery team, acting as the subject matter expert during strategy implementation, and participate in developing negotiation strategies and negotiations. Supplier Management is key, requiring you to apply existing methodologies, conduct business reviews, and share knowledge on supplier sustainability and risks. Collaboration with Delivery and Sales teams is also expected.

What will you be doing?

1. Thought Leadership: Develop a category view with a toolkit of opportunities, adaptable and updated regularly.
2. Planning & Engagement: Develop annual category plans with customers, considering market shifts, contract stages, and initiatives; explore Total Cost of Ownership improvements.
3. Research & Analysis: Understand internal and external factors, market trends, supplier landscape, and cost structures.
4. Industry and Market Awareness: Stay informed about industry trends, technologies, and market dynamics through events and networks.
5. Customer Strategy Development: Engage with customers to co-create tailored category strategies via workshops.
6. Strategic Negotiation: Lead and support negotiation strategies, oversee execution, and mentor teams.
7. Supplier Relationship Management: Manage key suppliers, monitor performance, and ensure sustainability.
8. Sales Collaboration: Work with Innovation and Sales teams on initiatives involving your category or suppliers.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in business, procurement, or related field; MBA or advanced qualification preferred.
• Experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, ideally in an in-house procurement organization or industry.
• Experience in an international/multi-country/matrix environment.
• High expertise in Core Network and Contracted Labour sourcing activities.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave, with option to purchase 5 more
• Wellbeing benefits, including mental health apps, medical, critical illness, dental insurance
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Access to online learning platforms
• Join an innovative, fast-paced, passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, part of Liberty Global, offers tech-enabled back-office solutions, aiming to deliver efficiency, scale, and value. We seek curious, customer-centric individuals eager to grow with us.

Liberty Global is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industry: Telecommunications