Sourcing Lead ( contract)
3 month contract
Inside IR35
Sheffield area - hybrid working
My client, a leading financial services provider based near Sheffield are actively looking for a contract Sourcing Lead to join them on an initial three month contract basis. This role will sit in a team of 5 and is a newly created position, following a recent company restructure. You will initially be required to implement a new supplier management system and own and build out the procurement strategy, across the business.
The role
1. Supporting 1st line business owners in supplier identification and selection: Conduct thorough research and analysis to evaluate potential suppliers based on financial stability, regulatory requirements, production capacity, reputation, and ability to meet quality standards and delivery deadlines.
2. Manage RFI/RFP supplier selection process, ensuring decisions are clearly evidenced and can be audited.
3. Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to ensure the success of the procurement process.
4. Holistic Supplier Cost Management: Analyse and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure. Implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
5. Compliance and Risk Ma...