Strategic Sourcing Manager

1 day ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TalkTalk Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team at TalkTalk.

Estimated Salary: $75,000 per year.

TalkTalk is undergoing significant change in its procurement function. Our vision is for procurement to drive business strategy through strategic partnerships with suppliers. To achieve this, we need skilled category managers who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders and deliver results.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the evolution of procurement at a household brand and make a tangible impact on the wider business.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies to optimize spend in designated areas, ensuring every dollar contributes to TalkTalk's business objectives. Success is measured by impact on key performance indicators (KPIs), including financial and non-financial metrics.
  • Identify and prioritize opportunities where procurement can add value, implementing strategic sourcing or negotiation, establishing contracts, and managing contract performance over their lifecycle.
  • Represent procurement in relevant business leadership teams, including executive committees and direct reports.
  • Construct business cases and support them through governance processes.
  • Maintain a positive and proactive role within the TalkTalk procurement team.

Core Skills:

  • Influence challenging stakeholders and work collaboratively with them.
  • Built strong relationships based on trust and respect.
  • Knowledge and experience delivering value through strategic procurement initiatives.
  • Experience managing RFx processes, planning, and executing sourcing projects efficiently.
  • Competent negotiator.
  • Data literate with expertise in Excel and ability to extract actionable insights from complex data sets.
  • Working knowledge of financial accounting principles, including P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, along with practical differences between them.
  • Attention to detail while thinking strategically and long-term.
  • Understanding of commercial contracts, including drafting.
  • Familiarity with SRM principles, including performance and contractual management.
  • Enthusiasm for growth and development through training and industry events participation.


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