Strategic Sourcing Leader
3 weeks ago
At 1st Executive Limited, we're seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Leader to drive our procurement efforts forward.
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and results-driven sourcing professional to develop and implement global sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable improvements across multiple spend categories, geographies, and business areas.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact with your work across new and innovative areas of technology. As a Strategic Sourcing Leader, you will be responsible for developing and implementing joined-up, global sourcing strategies and solutions that incorporate the full contract life cycle. You will need to have a strong understanding of commodity and procurement knowledge, particularly in tech/software but also other indirect corporate & business services.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a proven track record of success in implementation, as well as experience of leading strategic and business-critical supplier relationships and contracts. Prior experience in a financial services or similar regulatory environment would be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing global sourcing strategies and solutions that incorporate the full contract life cycle
- Leading strategic and business-critical supplier relationships and contracts
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable improvements across multiple spend categories, geographies, and business areas
- Managing complex supplier negotiations and contract commercialization
- Stakeholder engagement with C-Suite executives
- End-to-end procurement life cycle management, including strategy development, strategic sourcing, supplier selection processes, contract negotiation, onboarding, and ongoing contract and supplier relationship management
Requirements:
- Masters' degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
- Proven track record of successful negotiation on complex high-value deals
- Experience in cost, financial management, and Agile ways of working
- Familiarity with contract law and legal knowledge relevant to sourcing & procurement
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary range of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience
- A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension scheme, and paid time off
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth
Please note:
Estimated salary: £95,000
Language: en
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