Sourcing Solutions Lead

Oxygen Finance; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Digital GP service

Electric car scheme

Cycle to Work

Charitable giving scheme

Job summary

Oxygen Finance is seeking a Sourcing Solutions Lead to join our Client Services team in a hybrid Birmingham role. You will drive the inclusion of Early Payment in client tenders, advise on procurement routes, and develop practical solutions that meet client objectives.

You will manage allocated sourcing activity, provide expert procurement knowledge, and engage with stakeholders across projects. The role suits someone with hands-on procurement experience in local government or the wider public

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/sourcing, ideally in local government or public sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail with accurate, well-controlled work.

Responsibilities

• Optimise Early Payment inclusion in client tenders to maximise uptake and savings.
• Provide first-line support for Early Payment sourcing and procurement queries.
• Assess opportunities and recommend inclusion methods based on route, contract, and client objectives.
• Embed Early Payment across tenders, frameworks, call-offs and other procurement routes.
• Review tender documents, pricing schedules and supplier agreements.
• Develop strategies for complex inclusions and client documentation.
• Support client workshops and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Maintain updates on sourcing activity, risks and next steps.
• Escalate to senior stakeholders to implement resolutions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised approach

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPS Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sourcing Solutions Lead

About Oxygen Finance

Oxygen Finance is a wholly owned subsidiary of TruFin Plc, an AIM listed business. Oxygen’s HQ is located in Birmingham city centre.Oxygen is an ambitious and rapidly expanding business. Our fintech solutions help businesses thrive and public sector organisations deliver social benefit to our world. Our enviable client list includes FTSE100 businesses and some of the largest public sector organisations.Our vast data lakes and class-leading products, combined with expert and professional teams, make our business successful. Oxygen’s company values are focused on our people, our clients, expert knowledge and performing with integrity.

Job Title: Sourcing Solutions LeadBusiness Function: Supplier Onboarding / Client ServicesReporting To: Head of Sourcing & ProcurementJob Location: Birmingham Office, with hybrid working and two to three days per week in the officeContract Type: Permanent

Duties & Responsibilities

• Optimise the inclusion of Early Payment in existing clients’ tender wording to maximise uptake and savings generation.
• Provide first-line support for Early Payment sourcing and procurement queries.
• Assess sourcing opportunities and recommend appropriate inclusion methods based on the procurement route, contract structure, supplier engagement and client objectives.
• Embed Early Payment across tenders, frameworks, call-offs, extensions, direct awards, waivers and other procurement routes.
• Review tender documents, pricing schedules, Supplier Participation Agreements and related client materials.
• Apply Early Payment inclusion approaches, including price and quality evaluation, voluntary offers, mandated approaches, facilitation clauses and direct engagement.
• Develop strategies for complex inclusions, including frameworks, dynamic markets, construction contracts, care procurements and bespoke client documentation.
• Support client workshops, category manager briefings and the development of guidance materials.
• Maintain accurate updates on sourcing activity, status, risks, exclusions and next steps.
• Contribute to process improvements, guidance updates and team knowledge sharing.
• Support Client Success Managers by providing expert knowledge of procurement and public sector tendering processes.
• Act as an escalation point where required, engaging senior stakeholders within client organisations to identify and implement resolutions.

The Team

As Oxygen’s client base continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join our Client Services team as a Sourcing Solutions Lead.The role is focused on helping clients successfully embed Early Payment into their sourcing and procurement activity. Working across a range of procurement routes, you will review opportunities, advise clients and develop practical solutions to ensure Early Payment is included appropriately and compliantly.You will take ownership of allocated sourcing activity, provide first-line support for procurement queries and help develop strategies for more complex or non-standard opportunities. The role would suit someone with hands-on procurement or sourcing experience, ideally within local government or the wider public sector, who enjoys solving problems and working with stakeholders.This is an opportunity to apply your procurement expertise in a broader client-facing role, with the autonomy to develop solutions, improve processes and help shape how Oxygen supports its clients. You will have scope to build deeper expertise in Early Payment inclusion, sourcing strategy, supplier onboarding and client programme delivery, operating with increasing confidence and independence as your experience develops.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate should bring practical procurement or sourcing experience and demonstrate the ability to apply sound judgement when advising on routine and moderately complex procurement scenarios.

You are able to demonstrate and possess the following attributes:

Essential

• Previous experience in procurement, sourcing or commercial activity, ideally within local government or the wider public sector.
• CIPS Level 4 qualified, working towards CIPS Level 4, or able to demonstrate equivalent procurement knowledge and practical experience.
• Good understanding and experience of procurement processes, tender documentation, contract award routes and supplier engagement activity.
• Ability to review procurement documents and approaches, identify key issues and recommend practical next steps.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, well-controlled work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging internal stakeholders and clients on routine sourcing queries.
• A structured and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain momentum across live activity.
• Analytical thinking and confidence working with documents, data, trackers and process-driven activity.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, to organise, analyse and present information.

Desirable

• Experience implementing services, changes or processes with local government or wider public sector procurement teams.
• Experience with framework agreements, call-offs, DPS arrangements, direct awards, competitive flexible procedures or open procedures under the Procurement Act.
• Experience reviewing tender documentation, pricing schedules, evaluation models or contract award processes.
• Experience supporting stakeholder workshops, briefings or meetings.
• A relevant qualification above CIPS Level 4, or additional project management, commercial or procurement-related training.

Behaviours

• Commercially minded.
• Solutions focused and proactive.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Confident decision-maker with sound judgement.
• Detail-oriented and organised.
• Results and delivery focused.
• Client focused.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Benefits

We believe our people are key to our success, which is why we offer a wide-ranging benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• 25 days’ annual leave per year, pro rata for part-time employees, plus statutory bank holidays.
• Additional company leave, including a Birthday Day Off, half-day Christmas Eve and half-day New Year’s Eve.
• Pension scheme with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions, administered through an optional salary sacrifice scheme.
• Private medical insurance with individual cover.
• Life assurance cover of four times annual salary.
• Access to a Digital GP service.
• Electric car scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Charitable giving scheme.
• Complimentary tea, coffee, toast, soft drinks and fresh fruit available in the office.

We are a passionate, inclusive and diverse employer – we look forward to receiving your application!