Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed