Sourcing Expert for Indirect Categories

3 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Talent Drive | B Corp™ Full time

Job Overview

Talent Drive | B Corp™ is seeking an experienced Sourcing Expert to lead the development and management of sourcing processes for indirect categories in a public sector infrastructure organization. This role offers a competitive salary range of £55,000-£60,000 + benefits.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing integrated category strategies, developing and delivering qualified sourcing pipelines, and collaborating with customers and stakeholders to release committed savings and benefits.

About the Role

This hybrid opportunity is based in Buckinghamshire, offering 1 day in office and 4 days remote work. The ideal candidate will possess deep-level sourcing experience, negotiation skills, contract law knowledge, and financial management expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage sourcing processes for multi-million-pound opportunities, utilizing influencing techniques and commercial models to deliver significant value.
  • Implement Integrated Category Strategies through the development and delivery of the qualified Sourcing pipeline, collaborating with customers and stakeholders to release committed savings and benefits.
  • Apply the Sourcing Framework for sourcing led opportunities outside of ICS creation, managing risk, governance, and legislative requirements.
  • Expertly negotiate sourcing enabled savings and benefit opportunities with customers and stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement sourcing specific ideas and innovation-based business cases to address existing business problems.

Requirements:

  • Deep level of sourcing experience with a track record of savings delivery.
  • Negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
  • Contract law and financial management experience.
  • Experience driving value from complex sourcing opportunities.
  • Able to work collaboratively using agile cross-functional methods.
  • Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment.

Benefits and Salary:

Competitive salary: £55,000-£60,000 + benefits. Opportunities to grow your career in a dynamic industry.



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