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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Elevation Recruitment Group
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist for a leading energy generation organization in London, UK, offering a hybrid work model.
  • This permanent position is ideal for an experienced indirect buyer with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, along with professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS).
  • The role involves procuring high-value goods and services, managing both CAPEX and OPEX procurement activities, and developing strategic sourcing contracts.
  • Candidates should possess category and market knowledge in areas such as IT, consultancy services, and maintenance contracts, with a focus on executing contracts and negotiating optimal terms with suppliers.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and the role requires a significant degree of experience in procurement, ideally with a focus on managing a category spend of around £100 million.

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading energy generation organisation in the search and selection of a Senior Sourcing Specialist, within their developing and transitioning Procurement function.Senior Sourcing Specialist - PermanentLondon, UK - Hybrid Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Experienced Indirect buyer to join a global low-carbon energy and services company to support the growth and transition of the procurement function in UK.

The role offers career opportunity to learn , develop , apply and work in global environment with best in class processes & technology.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be proactively involved in procuring high-value goods and services for UK. This includes ensuring materials, spares, services, non-capex buying ( IT consulting, MRO, agency . training, equipment  PPE ) are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with best practices, providing value for money at all times, and managing both CAPEX and OPEX procurement activities.

  • Execute a wide variety of contracts as required, focusing on specific categories allocated by the Procurement Manager.
  • Proactively enable commercially viable sourcing strategies and efficiency levers for spend in remit , must have degree of category & market knowledge in ( but not limited to) IT (software , Hardware, It consulting ) , Consultancy services , General Expenses , Consumables, MRO , Equipment and services , Civils maintenance contracts  
  • Support other members of the Procurement team in managing the business' Procurement functional processes and controls.
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing contracts as agreed with the Procurement Manager.
  • Negotiate contract supply agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
  • Holding a cir £100m category spend 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
  • Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS).

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and or get in touch with Daniel King for more information!

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