17 strategic sourcing manager jobs found

Location: Buckinghamshire Function: Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Level: Management Job Purpose The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead and oversee sourcing and tender activity across complex, high-value procurement programmes within a regulated public-sector environment. Working alongside another Sourcing Manager, the role will provide leadership to a team of approximately 20 procurement professionals across two direct reporting lines. The successful candidate will ensure sourcing activity is delivered effectively on time and in accordance with relevant procurement regulations, governance requirements and internal policies. The role has a strong focus on strategic category management, governance, assurance and compliance, rather than direct supplier engagement or hands-on sourcing execution. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead and oversee sourcing strategies for complex, medium to high-value procurement projects. Manage the end-to-end...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Lead to join a major infrastructure organisation on an interim basis. This role will play a key part in leading regional sourcing activities, managing tender processes, and driving value through effective supplier and contract management. This is an urgent requirement, and applications are particularly welcomed from professionals available at short notice. The Role As Supply Chain Lead, you will take ownership of a range of sourcing and procurement activities across construction, engineering works and services packages. Working closely with commercial and operational stakeholders, you will lead tendering exercises, supplier engagement, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Leading regional sourcing strategies and procurement activities Managing end-to-end tender processes, including RFP preparation, evaluation, negotiation and contract award Conducting supplier...

Role: SAP Ariba Project Manager Location: Windsor, UK Type of Contract: Contract Mode of work: Once in a week Onsite JD: Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Extensive experience delivering large-scale SAP Ariba transformation programmes. * Strong Programme and Project Management experience involving multiple concurrent workstreams. * Proven experience implementing and managing SAP Ariba solutions including: * Strategic Sourcing * Contracts Management * Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) * Supplier Risk * Spend Analysis * Strong understanding of: * Procurement * Source-to-Pay (S2P) * Supplier Management * Finance integration processes * Compliance and governance controls * Experience managing complex enterprise-wide technology transformation programmes. * Proven experience developing business cases, delivery roadmaps, and implementation strategies. * Strong stakeholder...

Event Manager (12 Month Contract On-Site) Location - Burgess Hill Our client, a dynamic organisation in the events industry, is seeking a talented Event Manager to orchestrate a variety of internal and external events that align with their strategic business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences. About the Role: As the Event Manager, you will work closely with the Events Team Leader and a dedicated group of event professionals. Your primary responsibility will be to design and deliver remarkable events, including large multi-day conferences, gala dinners, third-party exhibitions, and intimate customer visits-both nationally and internationally. Core Responsibilities: Facilitate the creation and execution of outstanding events as part of the marketing strategy. Supervise budgeting, scheduling, deliverables, vendor coordination, invoicing,...

Job Title: Procurement Manager (Indirect Categories) Daily Rate: £600 - £650 (umbrella) Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Primarily Remote with Offices in Windsor, London, Leicester, and Cardiff Perks: Quarterly Team Meet-Ups Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Procurement Manager to join a high-performing procurement function. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories. About the Role In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end category management activities across a variety of indirect spend areas including financial services, marketing, sales, and professional services. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, quickly establish credibility, and manage sourcing activities effectively. Key Responsibilities: Category Management:- Lead comprehensive category management activities. - Develop and...

The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Programme / Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale Procurement Transformation initiatives, driving business value through the successful implementation of SAP Ariba solutions. The role will be accountable for end-to-end programme delivery across procurement technology, data, process transformation, change management, and business adoption. The successful candidate will manage complex portfolios of interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, delivering measurable business outcomes, and enabling sustainable procurement transformation across the enterprise. Your responsibilities: Programme & Delivery Leadership Lead the end-to-end delivery of Procurement Transformation programmes, including SAP Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Risk Management, and Spend Management. Manage a portfolio of interdependent projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery against programme...

A Local Authority in the West Midlands are seeking an Interim Procurement Manager to lead and support key procurement activities across multiple categories, but mainly focusing on Adult Social Care Services. The Role You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering procurement strategies that ensure compliant, value-driven and outcomes-focused services. Working closely with commissioning teams and stakeholders, you will manage end-to-end procurement processes and drive innovation across complex social care markets. Key Responsibilities * Lead and deliver procurements across Adult Social Care (e.g. domiciliary care, residential care, supported living) * Provide strategic procurement advice to commissioners and senior stakeholders * Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance * Develop sourcing strategies that support quality, sustainability, and value for money * Manage supplier engagement, tender processes, and contract...

We are recruiting for a Senior QS on a contract basis for a specialist M&E contractor! Location: Surrey Job Type: Full-time Salary: CompetitiveWe are seeking a Commercial Manager to join our client's dynamic commercial organisation. This pivotal role involves providing bid, commercial knowledge, and support across our client's New Installation (NI) business and Client executive account. The successful candidate will manage pre-contract work, winning risks and opportunities, and play a key role in post-contract management. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence work-winning strategies and enhance customer experiences through continuous improvement initiatives. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Act as a member of the Head of Commercial and Procurement senior management team. Serve as a business partner to drive sustainable and high-quality results. Manage commercial pre-award contractual duties including reviewing client contracts, preparing tender documentation,...

phone number removed) – Resourcing Lead Contract – Temporary (3 months) with potential to go permanent Pay Rate – £26.48 per hour PAYE Hours – Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm) Start Date – Immediate Work Schedule – Hybrid Office Location – Buckinghamshire Council, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UA Looking to grow your career in the public sector? Pertemps is delighted to be partnering with Buckinghamshire Council to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Resourcing Lead to join their HR & OD team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional to lead end-to-end recruitment activity across a broad range of service areas, supporting the Council’s ambition to attract, engage and retain exceptional talent. The successful candidate will manage permanent, fixed-term and temporary recruitment campaigns, working closely with hiring managers and HR colleagues to deliver an outstanding recruitment service and...

We’re looking for an experienced In-house Recruiter to join our Recruitment team on a 9-month fixed-term contract, to provide maternity cover. In this varied, hands-on role, you'll manage recruitment across a range of business functions, including Compliance, Risk, Finance, Marketing, Business Development, Customer Services, and Operations. Taking ownership of vacancies from briefing through to offer, you'll partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs, provide market insight, and deliver effective attraction strategies that secure the best talent. Direct sourcing is central to our recruitment approach at AJ Bell, so you'll be confident proactively identifying and engaging candidates through LinkedIn, headhunting, networking, and other sourcing channels, particularly for specialist and hard-to-fill roles. As this is a maternity cover role, you’ll join an established and supportive team and we're looking for a recruiter who can quickly get up to speed, confidently...

This role as a Personal Assistant in the Not for Profit sector is based in Stockport and focuses on providing essential support to senior staff, ensuring the smooth running of their day-to-day schedules. You'll be responsible for managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and handling a variety of administrative tasks that help keep the organisation running effectively. Client Details A Not for Profit organisation based in Stockport. Description Provided comprehensive executive support to three senior leaders, each with distinct priorities, working styles, and operational requirements. Supported senior leadership engagement with a wide range of external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and strategic partners to advance organisational objectives. Managed meeting agendas, prepared documentation, and produced accurate minutes, ensuring confidentiality and maximising the effectiveness of discussions and decision-making. Coordinated complex calendars and correspondence, exercising...

Are you a commercially sharp product leader who thrives on pace, precision, and people? We're looking for a Head of Product Development & Sourcing to lead our product, technical, and development teams for a 12-month maternity cover contract. You'll own the end-to-end product journey — from supplier allocation to final shipment — across a portfolio of global fashion and lifestyle brands. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance the big picture with the fine detail: negotiating with suppliers, reviewing margin sheets, and mentoring a team of Product Managers, Developers, and Garment Technologists. Head of Product Development & Sourcing: The Role * Leading product development from concept to delivery, on spec, on time, on margin * Building and managing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers * Driving sourcing strategy, cost negotiation, and margin performance * Owning quality standards and resolving production issues...

About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work...

Senior Surveyor (Assets) Location: Ealing/ Hybrid (1-2 days a week on site) Salary: circa £59,000 Contract: 6 months Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday DBS Level: Standard Help shape the future of our homes through high-quality asset data Are you an experienced property surveyor with strong technical knowledge and a passion for improving the quality, safety and energy performance of homes? Do you have experience carrying out stock condition surveys, HHSRS assessments and EPCs, alongside the ability to lead and develop others? We’re looking for a Senior Asset Surveyor to join our Assets team, taking a leading role in ensuring we have accurate, reliable and high-quality information about the condition and performance of our homes. You’ll carry out and oversee stock condition surveys, Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), while managing and developing a small team of surveyors....

My client is one of Scotland's largest local authorities with healthy long term capital programs both within housing, education and community facilities. They have an ambitious housing regeneration project which includes new build and re-modernisation of housing and flatted developments over a 20-year period. They are currently seeking Quantity Surveyors to join their team on a long-term contract basis. Part-time and Full-time positions available. The post is responsible for cost management, procurement, contract administration, payments, and financial control throughout construction projects within a multi-disciplinary environment. This is a senior professional quantity surveying role focused on delivering public sector housing projects. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial and contractual expertise with project management, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and financial control skills, while ensuring compliance with public sector regulations and...

Talent Acquisition Partner3-Month Contract | Bath/HybridYour new companyAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading media organisation as a Talent Acquisition Partner on a 3-month contract. Working within a fast-paced and creative environment, you'll play a key role in supporting hiring activity across a broad range of business functions, helping the organisation attract and secure top talent during a busy period of growth and change.Your new roleAs Talent Acquisition Partner, you will act as a trusted recruitment partner to hiring managers across Sales, Marketing, Technology and Corporate functions. Taking ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, you'll be responsible for delivering an outstanding candidate experience while ensuring hiring managers are supported throughout the recruitment journey.Key responsibilities will include: Managing multiple vacancies across Sales, Marketing, Technology and Corporate business areas. Partnering with hiring managers to...

Job Title: Senior Operational Buyer Location: Warwick, UK Contract length: 12 months Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Senior Operational Buyer to join a World leader offering Products, Solutions and Services across the entire Energy value chain on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations. You will shape a competitive, sustainable supply chain, partnering globally to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. As a Senior Operational Buyer you will be managing day-to-day purchasing operations for complex, engineered components (such as castings and forgings) within an industrial/aerospace manufacturing environment. Operating as an autonomous "fixer," this role balances high-volume SAP transactions—like PO management, invoice resolution, and supplier evaluations—with deep data analysis using Excel and PowerBI. The ideal candidate...