Senior Sourcing Specialist
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £50000 – £60000/annum
Responsibilities:
* Assist the Senior Manager in developing long-term category strategy and strategic plans for EMEA.
* Analyse and prepare AOP for assigned spend areas, providing sourcing opportunities insights.
* Update KPIs and communicate progress regularly.
* Manage regional multi-functional projects within a global team matrix.
* Lead sourcing strategies for marketing categories, collaborating with Business Partners.
* Actively engage in cost-reduction brainstorming with cross-functional teams.
* Conduct external market research and supplier pre-qualification.
* Manage brief collection across all business units.
* Deliver small and large projects with high values and risks.
* Apply appropriate Sourcing and Procurement methodology, creating, executing, and tracking project work plans.
* Identify category challenges and opportunities for spend leverage and process efficiencies.
* Engage territory peers to ensure consistent application of Category Strategy.
* Perform supplier selection activities in partnership with Business Units.
* Provide rigorous cost and market analysis focusing on total value of ownership.
* Meet individual and team cost savings targets.
* Stay updated on market trends affecting suppliers and pricing.
* Utilise commodity specialists for market knowledge.
* Influence stakeholders across territories.
* Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and best practices.
* Uphold highest professional and ethical standards, positively impacting S&P reputation.
Accountability:
* Report to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing EMEA.
* Responsible for all sourcing activities related to assigned commodities and territories.
Skills and Experience:
* Extensive experience in similar roles within blue-chip companies.
* Experience with regional or global responsibilities in large multinational corporations.
* Experience in Marketing or Professional Services spend categories.
* Expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills. * Excellent project management skills.
* Proficiency in data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Bachelor's degree preferably in finance, economics, or supply chain.
* Understanding of finance and legal aspects related to procurement contracts.
* Professional certification, ideally CIPS or equivalent
More Information
- Address Fulham, London
