Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations Manager

PIC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus plan

Private medical insurance

Generous pension scheme

Travel insurance & Critical Illness &

Life Assurance

Job summary

PIC is seeking an experienced procurement professional to drive sourcing strategies and manage key supplier relationships across IT and Investments. You will lead cost-saving initiatives, perform data-led analyses, and ensure compliant supplier management throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes ESG awareness, supplier performance, and collaboration across teams, with a competitive benefits package and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management across IT and Investments.
• Proven track record in negotiating terms and achieving cost efficiencies.
• Strong category management using spend analysis and market insight.
• Demonstrable supplier performance improvement and risk awareness.
• Understanding of ESG considerations and supply chain resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver sourcing strategies to optimise procurement and cost savings.
• Analyse data, collaborate internally and externally to improve systems and processes.
• Manage supplier relationships end-to-end across lifecycle stages.
• Act as Relationship Owner for third-party suppliers with robust governance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Third-party selection

Negotiation capability

Category management

Spend analysis

Data-driven decision making

Innovation & collaboration

Procurement systems proficiency

ESG & resilience awareness

MS Access

PowerPoint & Word

Education

Relevant procurement or supply chain qualification, or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Access

PowerPoint

Word

AI tools

Job description

PIC is seeking an experienced procurement professional to drive sourcing strategies and manage key supplier relationships across IT and Investments. You will lead cost-saving initiatives, perform data-led analyses, and ensure compliant supplier management throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes ESG awareness, supplier performance, and collaboration across teams, with a competitive benefits package and a performance-based bonus.