Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research firm in Cardiff is seeking a Vice President for Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management. This pivotal role requires over 10 years of experience in procurement, with responsibilities that include market expansion and strategic client engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a collaborative mindset, anchored in industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or vendor management.
• Experience with outsourced services.
• Proven ability to lead virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Everest Group’s market penetration across various industries.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on sourcing and supplier management.
• Participate in revenue generation and support business development.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Procurement consulting

Client-facing experience

Sales mindset

Industry expertise in BFSI

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Overview

We are hiring for the role of Vice President in the Sourcing and Vendor Management (SVM) practice. This UK-based position will play a pivotal role in driving revenue, supporting client relationships, and leading cross-functional collaboration across service lines. This analyst role is ideal for someone with a blend of consulting/research and procurement experience—particularly in outsourced and tech-enabled services categories.

The Vice President for SVM will report to the Partner leading the SVM service line and will serve as a client-facing advisor. This person will collaborate closely with Sales and other analyst leaders to address enterprise needs, while contributing directly to Everest Group’s growth through strategic client engagement and thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand Everest Group’s market penetration with sourcing and VMO practitioners across a wide range of industries including BFSI, healthcare, life sciences, energy, telecom, and high tech
• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on topics related to sourcing and management of outsourced and tech suppliers including supplier management, category management, operating model design, and supply risk
• Deliver expert briefings, inquiries, and high value engagement that proactively identify opportunities for deeper support in key tech, tech services, and BPO categories (e.g., pricing, cloud, GenAI, finance, HR, customer experience)
• Actively participate in revenue generation—partnering with Sales on sales calls, respond to RFPs, and refine proposals for memberships and projects related to market intelligence and commercial assurance
• Stay up to date and guide the creation of innovative research on Procurement related technologies (ProcureTech)
• Position and lead tailored, research-based consulting projects on sourcing and vendor management related topics
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team, especially offshore-based analysts, ensuring strong alignment, mentorship, and delivery excellence
• Advocate for client needs across the firm and serve as the “tip of the spear” for custom project engagements involving multiple service lines
• Support Everest Group’s expanding presence in sourcing-focused events and with the procure-tech provider ecosystem by delivering thought leadership presentations that elevate our brand and generate interest
• Operate with a growth mindset, bringing innovation and market sensitivity to the development of new offerings and insights

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, vendor management, or procurement consulting or research
• Preferred background includes a blend of consulting or professional service delivery, enterprise procurement roles with services category responsibility, or experience delivering managed procurement services on the service provider side
• Familiarity with outsourced services and technology sourcing best practices
• Track record of delivering and selling professional services; must have client-facing experience with a strong sales mindset
• Comfort with C-suite engagement and ability to advise stakeholders on sourcing strategy and transformation
• Industry experience in Everest Group’s core verticals (banking and financial services, insurance, healthcare, life sciences) preferred; experience in telecom, energy, or high tech is also valuable
• Must thrive in a collaborative, highly matrixed environment and be proactive in identifying internal and external collaboration opportunities
• Experience working in or with heavily offshore delivery models a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Strong executive presence, consultative problem-solving ability, and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead virtual teams and influence across functions
• Ability to travel up to 25% (International and Domestic)

About Everest Group

Everest Group is a leading research firm helping business leaders make confident decisions. We guide clients through today’s market challenges and strengthen their strategies by applying contextualized problem-solving to their unique situations. This drives maximized operational and financial performance and transformative experiences. Our deep expertise and tenacious research focused on technology, business processes, and engineering through the lenses of talent, sustainability, and sourcing delivers precise and action-oriented guidance. Find further details and in-depth content at www.everestgrp.com.

Everest Group is with you on the journey. We are committed to empowering team members to develop their potential, share their authentic selves, and inclusively engage. This means we continually celebrate the diverse journeys different individuals cultivate. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for solving challenges, you will find a home at Everest Group.

Remote Work and Travel (Including International): The candidate must be comfortable with a combination of remote work and travel, with the flexibility to work from home when not traveling and travel as needed to client sites, conferences, training sessions or company events, both domestically and internationally. The ability to maintain productivity and communication while on the road, including during international trips, is essential.

Everest Group complies with the GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and other data protection regulations.

For more information on how Everest Group processes your personal information, please read our Privacy Notice (www.everestgrp.com/privacy-notice-for-applicants-employees-and-contractors/). By submitting this application, you indicate that you have read and understand our privacy terms and consent to the processing of your personal information by us. To exercise your data subject rights under GDPR, CCPA/CPRA you can fill in our form available at Data Rights – Everest Group (everestgrp.com). You can email your data protection request to [emailprotected] .

Everest Group is an equal opportunity employer. We have a culture of inclusion, and we provide equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, including those with disabilities. We are committed to providing an environment that is free of all discrimination and harassment and to treating all individuals with respect.