Senior Sourcing Manager – Strategic Supplier Relationships | Swindon (Hybrid)
The Financial & Professional Services Team are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a leading financial services organisation, to recruit a Senior Sourcing Manager into their Strategic Sourcing team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned sourcing professional to take ownership of strategic supplier relationships across Group, ensuring best-in-class supplier management, contract oversight, and commercial value. Based in Swindon, this hybrid role offers the chance to shape supplier strategy and governance frameworks in a regulated, fast-evolving environment.
As Senior Sourcing Manager, you'll work closely with the Head of Strategic Sourcing, Contracts Manager, and key internal stakeholders to deliver a supplier management framework that supports business objectives and regulatory compliance. You'll be instrumental in driving supplier performance, negotiating contracts, and embedding best practices across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships (high-spend, high-value, high-dependence).
* Lead supplier performance management and contract governance processes.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing initiatives are aligned with business needs.
* Negotiate and renegotiate contracts, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
* Monitor supplier risks and create reporting dashboards to track performance and value delivery.
* Act as escalation point for supplier relationship issues and disputes.
* Promote best practices in supplier management across the organisation.
Experience Required
* Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement/sourcing, ideally in regulated environments.
* Proven track record in managing complex contracts and supplier relationships.
* Skilled in tender processes, contract negotiation, and performance reporting.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
* Experience with Service Level Management and supplier governance.
* Ideally holds MCIPS or BCS Certificate in Supplier Management.
Benefits
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell 5 days
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Hybrid working – 2 days per week – Ideally split between Swindon Head Office and London
* Private Medical Insurance
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan
* Wellbeing Initiatives
* Supported Career Development