Procurement Sourcing Excellence

3 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Classified Jobs Full time

As the Sourcing Excellence Lead – UK, you will play a pivotal role in driving Sourcing Excellence initiatives and projects within the UK, as part of the Global Sourcing Excellence Organization. You will be responsible for maintaining a best-in-class sourcing practice by applying advanced sourcing processes, techniques, tools, and practices. Employment start date: 01.01.2025


Main tasks:

1.Leading Regional Sourcing Excellence Initiatives:

  • Analyze existing sourcing processes with a focus on supply chain and procurement inefficiencies, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Design and implement optimized sourcing processes that align with global standards and regional supply chain needs.


2.Global Reporting and Performance Management:

  • Understand the leading industry approach to sourcing performance management and reporting and streamline implementation.
  • Develop and maintain a set of reports on sourcing performance across all clients
  • Ensure that these are understood and used globally by all relevant members of the sourcing community
  • Champion to the use of our standard methods on all clients, and ensure that any agreed deviations or nuances are reflected in reporting and understood by all stakeholders
  • Work with Global Sourcing Leads to ensure that tool use by sourcers feeds global reports correctly.


3.Process Improvement and Automation:

  • Utilize prompt engineering skills to enhance the automation and efficiency of sourcing and procurement processes.
  • Ensure that new processes deliver measurable benefits, such as cost reductions, improved efficiency, and enhanced sourcing outcomes.


4.Collaboration and Change Management:

  • Collaborate with Regional Management teams, including Supply Chain and Procurement Leads, to address deficiencies in sourcing practices.
  • Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of new sourcing processes, tools, and techniques.
  • Develop and execute change management strategies to support the successful implementation of new processes.


5.Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the effectiveness of sourcing and procurement processes.
  • Regularly report on process performance to Global Sourcing Excellence leadership.


6.Training and Development:

  • Provide training and support to sourcing and procurement teams on new processes, tools, and prompt engineering techniques.
  • Conduct onboarding sessions for new sourcers and procurement specialists, ensuring they are familiar with the company’s sourcing methodologies and tools.


7.Risk Management and Compliance:

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing activities to ensure compliance with regulatory and client standards.
  • Ensure that sourcing and procurement teams adhere to the company’s internal controls and standards.


8.Global Sourcing Excellence Initiatives:

  • Co-design and lead the implementation of global Sourcing Excellence initiatives, with a strong emphasis on procurement best practices.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders, including the CEO EMEA, Client Account Managers, and Global Leads, to drive sourcing and procurement excellence initiatives.


What we expect:

1.Proven Experience and Expertise:

  • Experience in Project Management with a strong Focus on Processes and Tools. Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities.
  • Expertise in prompt engineering and the application of AI-driven tools to enhance sourcing and procurement processes.


2.Leadership and Collaboration Skills:

  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, particularly within supply chain, procurement, reporting and IT.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


3.Attributes and Mindset:

  • Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and organizational needs.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, particularly in AI and automation.
  • A curious mindset and willingness to learn new ways of working.


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