Strategic Sourcing Manager - Procurement Sourcing Lead

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A large organisation in the utilities sector seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead to maximize procurement value by managing supplier relationships and driving improvements. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of procurement experience, particularly in high-value contracts. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £60k-£70k and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous holiday allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of procurement/sourcing experience in relevant sectors.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and process automation.
• Familiarity with standard consultancy and service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maximize value through strategic procurement.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for organizational goals.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

ERP system knowledge

Category management

Process improvement

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Procurement Sourcing Manager - Strategic Sourcing Lead

London - Utilities

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation with global presence. The company is recognised for its focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in its operations.

Job Description

As a Strategic Sourcing Lead, you will be proactively involved in procuring high-value goods and services. You will buy IT, consulting, MRO and agency etc. You will manage both CAPEX and OPEX across all procurement activities.

• Responsible for maximizing value through procurement by strategically managing the UK supplier spend and identifying opportunities that drive sustainable improvement in cost, quality, service, and innovation.
• You will be involved in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Procurement excellence. You will have to build strong supplier relationships.
• Involved in managing procurement processes across the team and help to drive improvements.
• Working in a matrix environment with exposure to global sourcing activities and partnering with the wider business.
• Proactively enable commercially viable sourcing strategies and efficiency levers for spend in remit
• Ideally have knowledge of IT category management as a key area, but be a generalist procurement professional
• Develop and implement strategic procurement plans to meet organisational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

As a Sourcing / Procurement lead you will have.

• At least 5 - 7 years of procurement / sourcing experience in buying goods and services, including (not limited to) IT, consultancy, FM, travel, General expenses, Civil maintenance contracts, Equipment and equipment refurbishments, particularly high-value contracts and call-off term contracts. Ideally worked in the utilities/ energy sector.
• Must have working knowledge of ERP system with a track record of delivering process improvements and automation.
• Essential knowledge of standard consultancy contracts, licensing contracts, service contracts, head of terms
• Ideally you will have set up a category understand CAPEX Procurement and ideally will have working knowledge of SAP Ariba

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary c60k-70k approx
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Work with a respected organisation in the Energy & Natural Resources industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.