Techniche Global are supporting a leading energy technology company to appoint a Sourcing Specialist. The role sits within the UK Indirect Sourcing function and will focus on supporting supplier selection, negotiations and ongoing supplier management across a broad range of in They are looking for someone with a solid background in procurement / sourcing (ideally indirect), who is comfortable working across multiple categories, leading negotiations and contributing to cost reduction / deflation initiatives.
Rate: up to £25p/hr PAYE + holiday pay + pension pay (inside IR 35)
Location: Stafford- 3 days onsite/ 2 days WFH
Duration: 6 months initially
Roles and Responsibilities
Support the Indirect Sourcing Team to identify, select and negotiate with suppliers to get most competitive offer.
Experience with majority if not all Indirect Commodities, MRO, FM, Professional Services, Labour, IT and Utilities.
Ensure all active suppliers are approved and compliant (Supplier Connect / Complyworks).
Enforce supplier strategy & Sourcing policies including management and optimization of supplier panels.
Lead negotiations and allocate needs to specific suppliers.
Support budget planning and deliver Sourcing deflation and payment targets.
Negotiate terms and conditions.
Includes commercial sourcing management such as data analysis, negotiations support, etc.
Support the UK Indirect team to resolve Supplier issues / support any related Sourcing related execution issues.
Leads payment dispute resolutions with AP / GEV stakeholders / Suppliers.
A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor, with proven interpersonal skills. Provides guidance to team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
Impacts projects, processes and procedures. The role operates with some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgement but may require more senior levels of guidance (dependent on the issue / The Company’s experience).
Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Required Qualifications
This role requires 8-10 years’ experience in either procurement or Sourcing functions, preferably Indirect.
CIPS qualified.
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills