Senior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

Senior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist

Location: London

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

A top international law firm is looking for a Senior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist to act as the trusted procurement partner for stakeholders and departments across the business. If you enjoy running competitive sourcing exercises, shaping supplier relationships and getting the best commercial outcome, this Senior Sourcing and Procurement Specialist role offers real scope and visibility.

ABOUT THE SENIOR SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST ROLE

You will provide guidance on sourcing strategy, supplier selection, contract terms and purchasing policy, and act as an escalation point for procurement queries. You will also help improve procure-to-pay and supplier management processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead sourcing projects, supplier evaluations, RFPs, RFQs and competitive bids for your assigned categories
• Advise stakeholders on procurement approach, supplier choice, commercial negotiations and best practice
• Run regular supplier performance reviews and hold suppliers to agreed service levels and contractual obligations
• Coordinate the contract lifecycle, including review intake, scope validation, renewals, amendments and supplier communications
• Work with Legal, Contracts and Finance colleagues to get supplier agreements reviewed, negotiated, signed and administered on time
• Monitor supplier pricing, invoicing and compliance so spend matches agreed terms
• Support supplier onboarding, record maintenance and governance, including approving supplier requests in the procurement system
• Track renewals, key contractual milestones and project timelines
• Produce reporting, spend analysis and supplier recommendations, and contribute to process improvement and technology projects
• Keep up to date with market conditions and supplier capabilities to identify savings and reduce risk

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management or contract management
• A track record of leading supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to assess pricing structures, proposals, statements of work and contract terms
• Confidence managing stakeholders across departments and levels of seniority
• The ability to run several projects at once and work to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, including presenting
• Discretion when handling confidential information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and procure-to-pay software
• Advantageous: a degree in business, finance, supply chain or a related subject; professional services experience; contract management, spend analysis and ticketing system experience

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