Sourcing Specialist
Insight Select
Contract: 12 Months
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office)
Rate: £560 per day (umbrella)
We are partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Sourcing Specialist to join their Indirect Procurement team, with a primary focus on Corporate Real Estate & Business Services (CRBS) across the UK and EMEA.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of strategic sourcing projects, managing the full procurement lifecycle for both high-value, business-critical initiatives and BAU procurement activity.
The Role:
- Leading end-to-end sourcing projects from strategy through to contract execution
- Managing competitive tender processes (RFPs/RFQs) and supplier selection
- Negotiating commercial terms, pricing and supplier agreements
- Developing sourcing strategies and delivering measurable commercial value
- Drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs) and procurement documentation
- Managing procurement governance, approvals and project administration through procurement systems such as SAP Ariba
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
- Providing market intelligence, supplier benchmarking and commercial insights
- Managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously across varying levels of complexity
Essential Skillset:
- 5+ years' experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing within a large multinational organisation
- Strong experience sourcing Corporate Real Estate and/or Business Services categories
- Proven contract negotiation and supplier management expertise
- Experience managing procurement activities from sourcing strategy through to contract award
- Knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP Ariba or similar eProcurement platforms
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment
- A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
Package:
- £560 per day umbrella
- London
- Hybrid working – 2 days in the office per week
- 12 month contract
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