Strategic Sourcing Leader

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom 1st Executive Limited Full time

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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