Job description

The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management across technology and IT categories. This individual will partner with senior stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement excellence through effective sourcing strategies and commercial negotiations.

Client Details

Our client is a leading and well-established organisation with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and sustained business growth. The business continues to invest in transformation and talent, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives and build long-term careers in a dynamic environment.

Description
Lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across technology and IT procurement categories.Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and drive procurement best practices.Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFI, RFP and RFQ processes, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract implementation.Conduct supplier, market and spend analysis to identify opportunities, mitigate risk, and support informed decision-making.Lead commercial negotiations and manage supplier relationships to deliver optimal commercial, operational and service outcomes.Monitor supplier performance, ensure compliance with procurement policies, and drive continuous improvement across sourcing activities.Lead, coach and develop procurement team members, providing guidance on sourcing best practices, project execution and stakeholder management while fostering a high-performance culture.


Profile
Bachelor's degree required; MBA, Finance or Engineering background preferred.Minimum 7 years of procurement and strategic sourcing experience within a multinational organisation.Strong experience across technology and IT sourcing categories, with exposure to leading global technology vendors.Demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, category management, stakeholder management, and strategic sourcing.Strong analytical, commercial, communication, and relationship management skills. CIPS certification and experience with SAP Ariba or other procurement platforms are advantageous.


Job Offer

An opportunity to play a strategic role within a leading organisation, partnering with senior stakeholders and driving high-impact sourcing initiatives. The position offers strong career development prospects, exposure to complex procurement projects, and the chance to contribute to the organisation's continued growth and transformation.

Skills

Procurement/Slurcing