Our client, a leading name in the procurement within civil engineering, is looking to bring on a talented Sourcing Manager. This position provides a platform to utilize your expertise in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Role: Sourcing Manager
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Milton Keynes *Hybrid - 3 days/week in the office)
Pay Rate: £(Apply online only)/day (Inside IR35)
Role Overview
This role involves managing sourcing activities for medium-cost and business-risk opportunities. You'll be responsible for generating ideas and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver significant commercial and contractual value.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the sourcing process from business requirement to contract signature for complex spending categories.
Implement approved Integrated Category Strategies (ICS) for maximum savings.
Apply the Sourcing Framework for opportunities outside ICS and manage risk and governance requirements.
Expert negotiation for sourcing savings with the ambition to exceed predefined goals.
Collaborate on sourcing ideas and innovation-based business cases to solve existing problems.
Facilitate smooth transitions from sourcing execution to Strategic Supplier Management.
Engage stakeholders through direct and indirect influence in a complex, devolved organization.
Drive sourcing-aligned continuous improvement activities.
Essential Requirements
Educated to a degree level in Business or Economics, with equivalent business experience.
Deep sourcing experience with a track record of delivering savings.
Skilled in negotiation, dispute resolution, and financial management.
Political savviness with the ability to deploy influencing strategies at an executive level.
Problem-solving skills for complex sourcing challenges.
If this opportunity resonates with your career goals, please reply to this email to express your interest. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to this esteemed client's success