Indirect Procurement Strategic Sourcing Lead

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Full time

Company Overview:

The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) is a leading global professional body for procurement and supply chain professionals. Our not-for-profit charity is dedicated to improving human health, making significant progress in the fight against disease since our establishment 80 years ago.

We are launching a procurement transformation initiative to develop a strategic Procurement & Supplier Management service for key business functions, resulting in the creation of this Indirect Procurement Specialist position.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Strategic Sourcing Lead to lead the sourcing and contracting of goods and services across indirect procurement categories (Soft and Hard Facilities, Construction, Maintenance, Travel, Marketing, Events, HR).

You will work closely with our Head of Procurement to drive the strategic procurement agenda, collaborating with budget holders to ensure resources are efficiently managed.

As part of your role, you will manage the end-to-end tender process (from market & supplier analysis to contract award) for key service contracts in collaboration with our Head of Facilities, Head of Building Operations, Finance, Legal & Project Managers.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the sourcing and contracting of goods and services across indirect procurement categories.
  • Implement best-practice procurement and supplier management procedures, strategies, and systems to maximise value and increase performance.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Procurement to drive the strategic procurement agenda.
  • Manage the end-to-end tender process for key service contracts.
  • Build effective supply chain relationships to leverage spend, reduce cost, mitigate commercial and legal risk, and add value.

What We Offer:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Indirect Procurement Strategic Sourcing Lead. You will receive a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have 1-3 years' experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and improvements. You will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

How to Apply:



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