Strategic Sourcing Lead

4 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Next Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled eSourcing Lead to join our dynamic team at Next. As a key member of our Goods-Not-For-Resale team in Finance, you will play a crucial role in procuring products and services across various categories, including eCommerce, Retail, IT, Brand Packaging, and Warehousing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead eSourcing Events: Run end-to-end eSourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and eAuctions, managing event design, build, and real-time supplier communications.
  • Spend & Opportunity Analysis: Identify negotiation opportunities from in-depth spend analysis, presenting actionable insights to business stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Increase eSourcing adoption across the company, providing regular updates to Directors and challenging low-usage areas.
  • Process Excellence: Act as a Centre of Excellence for eSourcing, coaching internal users, refining templates, and enhancing process efficiency.
  • Supplier & Technology Management: Manage relationships with our 3rd-party eSourcing software supplier and ensure smooth operation of our digital sourcing tools.

About You

  • Strong Procurement Knowledge: Understanding of the procurement life-cycle and sourcing principles.
  • Advanced Excel Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets to support detailed analysis.
  • Influential Communicator: Confident presenting to senior audiences and building productive stakeholder relationships.
  • Analytical & Inquisitive: Enthusiastic about uncovering opportunities and innovating processes.
  • Organised Multi-tasker: Skilled in managing and prioritising multiple projects effectively.
  • eSourcing Technology Familiarity: Experience with eSourcing tools is a plus, but not required.


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