Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist

Xpertise Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid working

Strong development and progression opportunities

Job summary

Xpertise Recruitment is looking for a Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist in Nottingham. This role involves managing the end-to-end sourcing process and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance supplier relationships in a regulated financial environment.

Ideal candidates will have procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to navigate complex supplier dynamics. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus bonuses, alongside comprehensive benefits and hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain functions.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships delivering clear outcomes.
• Financial services experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert in sourcing and supply chain best practices.
• Deliver end-to-end sourcing activities including RFI and RFP.
• Develop market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing and negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

A well‑established financial services organisation in the East Midlands is looking to hire a Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist to join its growing Supplier Management function.

This role sits at the heart of the third‑party lifecycle, covering sourcing, procurement and supplier management within a highly regulated environment. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to shape sourcing decisions, deliver commercial value and strengthen supplier relationships.

The role

Reporting into the Sourcing Lead, you will:

• Act as a subject matter expert across sourcing and supply chain best practice
• Deliver end‑to‑end sourcing activity, including RFI, RFP, negotiations and contract renewals
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, market options and supplier strategies
• Support wider category activity and collaborate across the supplier management function
• Develop market intelligence, benchmarking and external insight to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk management and third‑party governance requirements
• Support the development of a Sourcing Community of Practice
• Manage third‑party supplier relationships where required, acting as the primary point of contact and owning governance, performance and risk

This is a varied role with exposure across multiple categories and the opportunity to broaden your experience across the full supplier lifecycle.

What we're looking for

• Experience within a procurement, sourcing or supply chain function
• Strong sourcing and commercial negotiation skills
• Ability to operate flexibly across sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building capability
• Strong attention to detail and appreciation of risk and compliance in a regulated environment
• Experience managing supplier relationships with clear outcomes and value delivery
• Financial services experience is beneficial but not essential

Why apply?

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid working with East Midlands office base
• Exposure to complex, regulated sourcing and supplier environments
• Strong development and progression opportunities

This role would suit an experienced sourcing or procurement professional looking to step into a broader, more strategic position within financial services.