Strategic Sourcing Manager

1 day ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Bruin Full time
Leading Sourcing Activities at Bruin

Bruin is looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead and support key sourcing activities that directly impact colleagues and drive business outcomes.

About the Position

This 9-month contract role involves collaborating with stakeholders to source new third-party solutions, managing sourcing activities across various HR categories, developing category strategies, facilitating project lifecycles, driving innovation, and contributing to demand management.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in sourcing HR and/or IT services with strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation, organisation, and influencing skills, as well as a collaborative team player with leadership abilities and confidence to engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with internal teams to source new suppliers and optimise existing contracts.
  • Manage sourcing activities across permanent resourcing, health & wellbeing, reward & recognition, learning & development, culture & leadership, and outsourced operations.
  • Develop and deliver category strategies that align with business objectives and ensure effective cost management.
  • Facilitate all aspects of the project lifecycle, from supplier selection to performance measurement.
  • Drive innovation through market analysis and foster strong relationships with internal teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Contribute to demand management by simplifying service specifications and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
What We're Looking For:
  • Proven experience in sourcing HR and/or IT services with strong commercial acumen.
  • Excellent negotiation, organisation, and influencing skills.
  • A collaborative team player with leadership abilities and confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
  • Passion for driving impactful sourcing strategies that deliver measurable results.


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