Strategic Sourcing Lead — Hybrid with Travel

CityFibre; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CityFibre is seeking a capable Sourcing Lead to manage end-to-end sourcing activities, from market engagement through to contract award, across multiple categories. The role requires strong supplier management, governance and risk oversight, with experience using eSourcing platforms.

The position is hybrid in Milton Keynes with travel to supplier sites as needed, offering a competitive salary and performance bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience using eSourcing or Source-to-Contract platforms.
• Broad procurement experience across multiple categories is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events from requirement to contract award
• Manage supplier engagement, evaluations and negotiations
• Partner with stakeholders to shape sourcing approaches and outcomes
• Use market insight and supplier data to support decision-making
• Identify and mitigate sourcing and supplier risks
• Drive governance, compliance and continuous improvement

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Supplier negotiations

End-to-end sourcing

eSourcing platforms

Risk management

Governance

Tools

eSourcing platforms

Job description

CityFibre is seeking a capable Sourcing Lead to manage end-to-end sourcing activities, from market engagement through to contract award, across multiple categories. The role requires strong supplier management, governance and risk oversight, with experience using eSourcing platforms.

The position is hybrid in Milton Keynes with travel to supplier sites as needed, offering a competitive salary and performance bonus.