Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager Contracted Labour & Core

Liberty Global; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager to lead procurement strategies and drive value. This role involves developing tailored sourcing strategies, conducting market analysis, and managing supplier relationships. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance procurement processes and ensure optimal Total Costs of Ownership. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering efficiency and value through tech-enabled solutions. If you are a strategic thinker with expertise in supplier management and negotiation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary + Bonus

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to online learning platform

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management and strategic sourcing is essential.
• Ability to operate in an international and matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored sourcing strategies based on market insights.
• Lead negotiations and manage key supplier relationships.

Skills

Supplier Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation Skills

Market Analysis

Category Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

As the Sourcing Strategy Senior Manager you will lead the creation of strategies for the assigned procurement area and drive value. You are the first name that comes to mind when people are seeking insights on Core Network and Contracted Labour. Bring insights which include market trends, supply market overview, costs insights and a toolkit to optimize Total Costs of Ownership. Based on this you will develop tailored sourcing strategies per customer or across multiple customers. You are encouraged to pro-actively address these kinds of opportunities and establish a platform to realize these. You will work closely with the Liberty Blume Procurement Services (LBPS) Sourcing Delivery team and act as the matter expert during the strategy delivery, as well as participating in the development of the negotiation strategy and negotiations. Supplier Management is a key aspect of this role, and you are expected to apply the methodologies in place and deliver business reviews, share knowledge of supplier sustainability, risks. For this collaboration with the Delivery and Sales teams is expected.

What will you be doing?

1. Thought leadership: Develop a point of view that clearly shows the characteristics of the category but more importantly includes a toolkit with opportunities to be explored pending on the customer maturity and/or specific challenges. This will not be a one-off, but is a live, adaptable material.
2. Planning & Engagement: Discuss and align with the customers to develop an annual category plan considering upcoming business shifts, contract stages, market trends or customer specific initiatives. Engage with various customers to explore Total Costs of Ownership improvement opportunities.
3. Research & Analysis: Research internal and external aspects of their area. Understand business requirements and have them available to support sourcing strategy. Review the external market and understand key trends and developments that impact the category. Keep insight on the supplier landscape updated, be able to identify challenges for key incumbent suppliers, as well as being aware of new and upcoming suppliers. Finally develop a detailed understanding of costs structure of the category based on data.
4. Industry and Market Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, innovative technologies, and market dynamics that may impact supplier relationships and innovation opportunities. Attend relevant industry events, engage with supplier networks, and leverage external resources to stay informed.
5. Develop Tailored Customer Category Strategies: Based on your Category Thought leadership and input from the LBPS Sourcing Delivery team engage with customers to develop a customer Category (sourcing) strategy. Taking advantage of your in-depth category knowledge you will lead workshops to co-create the strategy together with the customer.
6. Strategic Negotiation: Lead the negotiation strategy and implementation for the assigned projects together with the Sourcing Delivery peer. Support and oversee the execution of the agreed strategy by the Delivery team. Mentor, coach and support them to enhance the outcome.
7. Supplier Relationship Management: Responsible for managing key suppliers on behalf of LBPS and / or of Customers for allocated spend. Ensure you are fully aware of the performance of the suppliers in your category.
8. Sales: Team up with Innovation and Sales on initiatives involving your category or suppliers to bring new customers to our organization.

We tend to look for people with:

• Bachelor's degree in business, procurement/supply chain or a related field. MBA or advanced degree/qualification is preferred.
• Prior experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, preferably within an outstanding in-house procurement organisation, the procurement services industry, or a related field.
• Experience operating in an international/multi-country/matrix environment
• High level of expertise in Core Network and Contracted Labour category related strategic sourcing activities

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.