Strategic Sourcing Manager (Commercial)

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Triumph Consultants Ltd. is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager (Commercial) to lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives within the utilities sector.

You will drive multi-million-pound savings, implement integrated sourcing strategies and deliver measurable commercial benefits. The role involves end-to-end sourcing for high-value goods/services, negotiating with senior stakeholders, and developing teams.

Qualifications

• Significant strategic sourcing and commercial experience delivering substantial savings.
• Strong negotiation, influencing and senior stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams within complex organisations.
• Detailed knowledge of the utilities market sector and sourcing processes, tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and collaborative working skills.
• Degree-level education and relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPS, are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for complex, high-value goods and services, influencing annual spend of up to £150m.
• Develop and deliver sourcing pipelines, savings targets and measurable commercial benefits.
• Lead high-value negotiations, challenge demand and optimise total cost of ownership.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, Strategic Market Managers and suppliers.
• Assess market trends, competitor activity and opportunities for innovation.
• Lead and develop sourcing teams, promoting collaboration and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and risk management requirements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Analytical

CIPS desirable

Education

Degree-level education

CIPS desirable

Job description

Role: Strategic Sourcing Manager (Commercial)

Ref: 8248

Pay Rate: £335.25 - £409.75 per day PAYE (for the right candidate), with flexible holiday pay

IR35: Inside

Hours: 37 hours per week

Length of Contract: 4 months

Location: Warrington

Hybrid Arrangements: 3 days per week on site, 2 days WFH

Strategic Sourcing Manager (Commercial)

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead complex, high-value sourcing opportunities within the utilities sector. You will drive multi-million-pound savings, deliver commercial benefits and develop integrated sourcing strategies across significant spend categories.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for complex, high-value goods and services, influencing annual spend of up to £150m.

Develop and deliver sourcing pipelines, savings targets and measurable commercial benefits.

Lead high-value negotiations, challenge demand and optimise total cost of ownership.

Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, Strategic Market Managers and suppliers.

Assess market trends, competitor activity and opportunities for innovation.

Lead and develop sourcing teams, promoting collaboration and best practice.

Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and risk management requirements.

Essential Experience & Skills:

Significant strategic sourcing and commercial experience, with a proven track record of delivering substantial savings.

Strong negotiation, influencing and senior stakeholder management skills.

Experience leading and developing teams within complex organisations.

Detailed knowledge of the utilities market sector and sourcing processes, tools and methodologies.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and collaborative working skills.

Degree-level education and relevant professional qualifications, such as CIPS, are desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant commercial impact through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration and the delivery of measurable business value.

Job Ref: 8248

Anticipated Length of Assignment:Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.