Sourcing Manager

Overview

Sourcing Manager – Edinburgh or Bristol
• 6 months contract
• Salary from £70,000pa DOE plus extensive benefits (day rate option also available).

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My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with capabilities to power omni-commerce in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful.

They are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join their Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Sourcing Team on an initial 6 month basis with potential to extend. The role is hybrid, 9am to 5pm, office-based a minimum of 2 days per week. The role is based at one of the listed locations.

You will collaborate closely with Sourcing and Business Unit leadership, Supplier Management, and the Cost Management Team to influence stakeholders across the business and shape the organisation’s approach to outsourcing and offshoring BPO services.

• Lead sourcing strategy development and deployment within the BPO category, ensuring all commercial and risk activity is managed and there is a clear drive to create value and minimise total cost of ownership.
• Be responsible for the full sourcing life cycle from initial strategy, tendering, and contract award through to transition, contract management and termination.
• Work collaboratively with supply chain management teams, sourcing support teams, and senior stakeholders to drive value and delivery across the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle.
• Support the development and execution of outsourcing sourcing strategies delivering the required supplier solutions within a cost sustainable and value-driven model.
• Create strong partnerships with key and senior stakeholders to influence business priorities and understand future trends and requirements.
• Develop and implement innovative approaches to optimise the end-to-end process for best speed, efficiency and quality of solutions.
• Identify best practices and respond to changes in the internal and external environment to secure best value from third-party expenditure.
• Lead the sourcing process, providing direction and oversight to leverage economies of scale through robust contract negotiations, supplier selection and commercial management.
• Apply expertise in contractual terms and conditions to ensure appropriate risk mitigation is embedded into processes, solutions and contracts.
• Work with the Supplier Management team to develop and implement the appropriate supplier governance structure.
• Own, report and track financial benefits versus pipeline and targets, identifying risks and opportunities.

• End-to-end sourcing expertise in a financial setting (strategy development, tendering, contract negotiation, award, transition and termination).
• BPO category experience – delivering sourcing solutions within Business Process Outsourcing engagements.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Commercial & risk management – ability to manage commercial models, mitigate risk, and embed contractual protections.
• Strategic thinking & innovation – improving sourcing processes and adopting best practices.
• Financial and analytical capability – tracking benefits, identifying risks and opportunities, supporting value creation.
• Leadership & team development – motivating and coaching a high-performing sourcing team.
• Systems – proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; SAP Ariba is an advantage.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV showing evidence of the above. If you are not contacted within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion; your details may be kept on file for future vacancies.

You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE
500 global organisation, employed by Ajilon as a consultant working onsite with the client, with standard salary, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, and additional benefits such as annual bonus, medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance. Access to a discounted benefits website and online training materials is available for future career and certification opportunities.

This opportunity is offered on a PAYE basis; LTD/Umbrella cannot be used.

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