Strategic Sourcing Lead

6 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom JSS Search Full time

JSS Search has partnered with a leading brand in the West Midlands area to recruit a Senior Buyer who can develop and implement indirect procurement strategies.

This role will be based within a newly-positioned, central procurement function and will involve collaborating with various corporate functions as well as managing wider indirect spend projects.

The Role Overview:

  • Developing sourcing strategies for generalist indirect procurement categories, including FM, Logistics, Fleet, etc.
  • Conducting market analysis to identify trends, pricing, and potential suppliers, ensuring competitive advantage.
  • Negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and risk management.
  • Cross-functional collaboration to understand business needs and align procurement strategies.
  • Monitoring supplier performance, managing relationships, and resolving any issues to ensure service excellence.
  • Reporting on procurement activities, savings achieved, and market insights to senior management.
  • Supporting the Head of Indirect Procurement in deploying strategies for the business.
  • Ensuring effective implementation and compliance with new procurement processes, including systems like Coupa.

Your Skills:

  • Proven experience in a procurement role, preferably with a focus on indirect procurement.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Relevant procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) are advantageous.

The Benefits:

  • £50,000-55,000 salary.
  • Highly competitive benefits package, including annual bonus.
  • Hybrid working arrangement (1-2 days per week in the office).


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