Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing SpecialistContract: 12 MonthsLocation: 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:\n

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• Leading end-to-end sourcing projects from strategy through to contract execution
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• Managing competitive tender processes (RFPs/RFQs) and supplier selection
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• Negotiating commercial terms, pricing and supplier agreements
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• Developing sourcing strategies and delivering measurable commercial value
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• Drafting Statements of Work (SOWs), Letters of Agreement (LOAs) and procurement documentation
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• Managing procurement governance, approvals and project administration through procurement systems such as SAP Ariba
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• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
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• Providing market intelligence, supplier benchmarking and commercial insights
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• Managing multiple sourcing projects simultaneously across varying levels of complexity
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Essential Skillset:\n

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• 5+ years' experience in indirect procurement or strategic sourcing within a large multinational organisation
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• Strong experience sourcing Corporate Real Estate and/or Business Services categories
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• Proven contract negotiation and supplier management expertise
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• Experience managing procurement activities from sourcing strategy through to contract award
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• Knowledge of procurement systems such as SAP Ariba or similar eProcurement platforms
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrix environment
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• A proactive, commercially minded approach with strong problem-solving skills
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Package: \n

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• £560 per day umbrella
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• London
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• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office per week
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• 12 month contract
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