Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect Categories)

Bramwith Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to enhance its procurement strategies. This role offers significant mentorship and growth opportunities within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relations, and championing digital tools. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of indirect procurement experience and a degree from a respected institution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Indirect Procurement across various categories.
• Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier relationship management.
• Conduct market research for sourcing options.
• Champion digital procurement tools.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Market research

Procurement frameworks

Education

Degree from a respected academic institution

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect Categories)

Join a prestigious, multi-billion‑pound FTSE 100 Financial Services firm currently undergoing rapid global expansion. With significant investment flowing into its award‑winning, best‑in‑class Sourcing Hub, the firm has created a new opportunity for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing Specialist to help shape the future of procurement across key indirect categories.

You’ll be part of a fast‑growing, high‑impact team, receiving one‑to‑one mentorship from senior leaders and benefiting from a structured development programme designed to fast‑track you to management within 12–18 months. This is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark and help transform largely untapped spend areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies aligned with global business goals.
• Lead supplier relationship management to drive performance, compliance, and value creation.
• Specialise in HR, Marketing, and Travel categories, with opportunities to take ownership of additional areas such as Facilities Management.
• Conduct market research and identify innovative, cost‑effective sourcing options.
• Champion the adoption of digital procurement tools, including AI‑powered platforms to enable data‑driven decision‑making.
• Embed ESG, Carbon Reduction, and DE&I initiatives into sourcing strategies to ensure ethical and sustainable supply chains.
• Build long‑term strategic partnerships with suppliers to unlock innovation and competitive advantage.
• Report directly to the Procurement & Supplier Management Director and gain exposure to a team of procurement experts committed to your growth.

Required Skills & Experience

• Around 3–5 years’ experience in Indirect Procurement (e.g. HR, Marketing, FM), with the ability to work flexibly across multiple sub‑categories.
• Demonstrable experience in a strategic, commercially focused procurement environment.
• Proven track record managing end‑to‑end procurement processes across multiple projects.
• Experience in a professional services or financial services environment is highly desirable.
• Degree from a respected academic institution.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier contracts, and procurement frameworks, including contract drafting and skilled negotiation.
• Confident, credible communicator, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders and legal specialists.

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