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Talent Acquisition & Development Advisor at Tata Steel UK
Job Title: Senior Sourcing Lead / Sourcing Lead
Department: Procurement
Location: Port Talbot (SA13)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Interviews: w/c 10th November 2025
We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.
What you will do:
Our UK Procurement organisation has responsibility for the lowest possible cost base and maximizing the value out of supply agreements for Tata Steel; delivering a professional procurement service to businesses and leading several pan-Tata Steel procurement sectors; and also leading a stronger drive for supply chain effectiveness and realisation of challenging group and business-specific targets.
Our Senior and Sourcing Leads work closely with the senior management team to engage and work with the UK Business in ensuring the Security of Supply of Goods, Materials and Services for the continuity of Business Operations. You will do this through the development, deployment and execution of UK commercial contracts encompassing the appropriate route to Market, fit for purpose Supply Base and Commercial best practices.
You will create strong Business partnerships and be regarded as a Commercial Partner in advising, guiding and challenging the Business to ensure Security of Supply, compliance to Policy and creating Value for the organization.
What you will need:
You will hold a strong background within procurement, ideally degree qualified and with membership of CIPS. You’ll have an excellent understanding and knowledge of procurement practices and how to leverage the best commercial position based on complex information in a high-paced and dynamic Company and Market position.
Ready to make a difference?
For more information or for an informal discussion please contact: Jon.Taylor@tatasteeleurope.com
What we can offer you
Tata Steel UK offers employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:
* A market competitive salary
* 35 days holidays per annum
* Annual Pay Review
* Quarterly Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
* One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.
Why us?
Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.
Sustainability is at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuously improving our performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.
Tata Steel in the UK is committed to our ambition of reducing energy consumption and to becoming a carbon neutral steelmaker by 2045, to find out more about our journey click here Stoves cooking less carbon – YouTube
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Administrative
* Mining, Manufacturing, and Primary Metal Manufacturing
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