Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist

A well‑established financial services organisation in the East Midlands is looking to hire a Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist to join its growing Supplier Management function.

This role sits at the heart of the third‑party lifecycle, covering sourcing, procurement and supplier management within a highly regulated environment. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders to shape sourcing decisions, deliver commercial value and strengthen supplier relationships.

Reporting into the Sourcing Lead, you will:

• Act as a subject matter expert across sourcing and supply chain best practice
• Deliver end‑to‑end sourcing activity, including RFI, RFP, negotiations and contract renewals
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, market options and supplier strategies
• Support wider category activity and collaborate across the supplier management function
• Develop market intelligence, benchmarking and external insight to inform sourcing decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk management and third‑party governance requirements
• Support the development of a Sourcing Community of Practice
• Manage third‑party supplier relationships where required, acting as the primary point of contact and owning governance, performance and risk

This is a varied role with exposure across multiple categories and the opportunity to broaden your experience across the full supplier lifecycle.

• Experience with in a procurement, sourcing or supply chain function
• Strong sourcing and commercial negotiation skills
• Ability to operate flexibly across sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building capability
• Strong attention to detail and appreciation of risk and compliance in a regulated environment
• Experience managing supplier relationships with clear outcomes and value delivery
• Financial services experience is beneficial but not essential

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid working with East Midlands office base
• Exposure to complex, regulated sourcing and supplier environments
• Strong development and progression opportunities

This role would suit an experienced sourcing or procurement professional looking to step into a broader, more strategic position within financial services.