Senior Sourcing Manager

Our client, a global FMCG company is currently seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This role will be key within the Regional Procurement team, responsible for indirect procurement . You will play a pivotal role in managing strategic source-to-contract processes, key supplier relationships, and business partner relationships at both market and area levels.

£400 per day Umbrella

Hybrid role

6 month contract

• Execute the Strategic Sourcing Process within the framework of the approved category strategy and agreed sourcing delivery channel
• Validate sourcing plans with above-market Procurement teams or individuals, budget holders, and business units
• Coordinate supplier management and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform spend analytics, cost/scenario analysis, and total cost of ownership benchmarking
• Advocate for compliance to Group Procurement standards, policies, and platforms
• Ensure contracts are completed for all in-scope supply agreements
• Ensure compliance with Know Your Supplier processes and follow up on arising actions
• Capture and report on compliance to policy using the agreed compliance reporting process and escalate through relevant route

• Experience in managing indirect sourcing categories
• Knowledge of multi-step sourcing processes and successful delivery of sourcing projects
• Proven capability of applying supplier management techniques
• Experience in successful negotiation of contracts and commercial agreements
• Understanding of financial evaluation and supplier records analysis
• Professional knowledge of procurement principles, policies, and practices
• Digital skill set with experience in spend analytics, source to contract, requisition to pay, supply risk, and supplier management solutions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Opportunity to work on strategic procurement projects within a leading organisation
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment
• Exposure to a wide network of internal and external stakeholders
• Professional development opportunities

If you are an experienced Senior Sourcing Manager looking to further your career within the procurement supply chain sector, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's expert team in Chiswick, London.