Sourcing Manager

Our large Financial Client based in the Midlands requires a Sourcing Manager to work on an initial 6 month contract. Candidates must have extensive experience of Commercial Management.

COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT (80%)

* Assist Head of Procurement and Vendor Management Project Lead to define and execute a sourcing/contract plan for your allocated suppliers/categories.
* Work closely with the Head of Procurement, supplier and service management colleagues and peers in the Sourcing community to ensure sourcing plans are aligned with business strategy and the wider group commercial/category strategy.
* Work closely with peers in the supplier and service management community to execute the plan.
* Identify opportunities to improve commercial terms with selected suppliers
* Assist supplier and service management colleagues in identifying and driving out benefits from your suppliers.
* Lead contract negotiations and obtain the appropriate support from Commercial Legal team.

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT (10%)

* Provide a formal handover of contracts to the designated Supplier Manager
* Feed into supplier risk management reporting requirements.
* Ensure suppliers are added to the PSL and Master Supplier List where appropriate.
* Assist supplier managers with incident resolution especially those requiring contractual remedies or changes.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT (10%)

* Develop and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships and engagement at the appropriate level.

Rullion Computer Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.