Strategic Sourcing Lead for HR & Tech Contracts

Linklaters; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters is seeking a senior Sourcing professional to lead procurement efforts within the Finance team in London. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop category plans, and drive competitive tender processes ensuring compliance and value.

The role emphasizes ESG, DE&I, and responsible sourcing across HR, technology and professional services contracts while safeguarding risk and data protection considerations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement or category management, ideally in legal services.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing activities in line with policy and governance.
• Advise stakeholders on sourcing strategy and opportunities.
• Draft and evaluate sourcing approaches, timelines and route-to-market.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations and due diligence.
• Support contract lifecycle management and renewals.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Contract lifecycle

Education

CIPS qualification preferred

Tools

SaaS contracts

Cloud agreements

Job description

Linklaters is seeking a senior Sourcing professional to lead procurement efforts within the Finance team in London. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop category plans, and drive competitive tender processes ensuring compliance and value.

The role emphasizes ESG, DE&I, and responsible sourcing across HR, technology and professional services contracts while safeguarding risk and data protection considerations.