Strategic Sourcing Lead – UK Procurement

InPost Ltd.; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

InPost UK is seeking a Strategic Buyer to help scale our fast-growing network of lockers and ecommerce partners. You will own the sourcing of goods and services, lead RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, and drive supplier negotiations with a clear value mindset.

You’ll analyse markets, build strategic supplier relationships, and ensure the UK procurement strategy delivers results. The role requires experience with indirect procurement, Source-to-Pay, and SAP familiarity within a matrix organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in indirect procurement within a relevant category.
• Strong Source-to-Pay process knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP systems (SAP a plus).
• Comfortable with PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces.
• Sharp negotiator with a results-first mindset.
• Experience in an international or matrix organisation.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent is desirable but not a show stopper.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end sourcing of goods and services — RFIs, RFQs and RFPs from start to signature.
• Negotiate and close commercial agreements that protect InPost and deliver genuine value.
• Run ongoing market analysis to spot opportunities and stay ahead of category trends.
• Qualify, evaluate and build lasting relationships with key suppliers.
• Execute the UK procurement strategy, hitting defined KPIs with clear, regular reporting.
• Collaborate across every InPost division to deliver procurement projects on time.
• Keep complete, accurate tender documentation — always audit-ready.
• Work confidently in SAP and other ERP platforms as part of your day-to-day.

Connaissances

Indirect procurement

Source-to-Pay

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Formation

CIPS qualification or equivalent

Outils

SAP

MS Office

Description du poste

InPost UK is seeking a Strategic Buyer to help scale our fast-growing network of lockers and ecommerce partners. You will own the sourcing of goods and services, lead RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, and drive supplier negotiations with a clear value mindset.

You’ll analyse markets, build strategic supplier relationships, and ensure the UK procurement strategy delivers results. The role requires experience with indirect procurement, Source-to-Pay, and SAP familiarity within a matrix organisation.