Strategic Sourcing Specialist; Indirect Categories
Listed on 2026-09-03
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics
Location: Brighton and Hove
Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect Categories)
Join a prestigious, multi-billion‑pound FTSE 100 Financial Services firm currently undergoing rapid global expansion. With significant investment flowing into its award‑winning, best‑in‑class Sourcing Hub, the firm has created a new opportunity for an ambitious Strategic Sourcing Specialist to help shape the future of procurement across key indirect categories.
You’ll be part of a fast‑growing, high‑impact team, receiving one‑to‑one mentorship from senior leaders and benefiting from a structured development programme designed to fast‑track you to management within 12–18 months. This is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark and help transform largely untapped spend areas.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement innovative sourcing strategies aligned with global business goals.
- Lead supplier relationship management to drive performance, compliance, and value creation.
- Specialise in HR, Marketing, and Travel categories, with opportunities to take ownership of additional areas such as Facilities Management.
- Conduct market research and identify innovative, cost‑effective sourcing options.
- Champion the adoption of digital procurement tools, including AI‑powered platforms to enable data‑driven decision‑making.
- Embed ESG, Carbon Reduction, and DE&I initiatives into sourcing strategies to ensure ethical and sustainable supply chains.
- Build long‑term strategic partnerships with suppliers to unlock innovation and competitive advantage.
- Report directly to the Procurement & Supplier Management Director and gain exposure to a team of procurement experts committed to your growth.
- Around 3–5 years’ experience in Indirect Procurement (e.g. HR, Marketing, FM), with the ability to work flexibly across multiple sub‑categories.
- Demonstrable experience in a strategic, commercially focused procurement environment.
- Proven track record managing end‑to‑end procurement processes across multiple projects.
- Experience in a professional services or financial services environment is highly desirable.
- Degree from a respected academic institution.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing, supplier contracts, and procurement frameworks, including contract drafting and skilled negotiation.
- Confident, credible communicator, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders and legal specialists.
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