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We're looking for a Sourcing Manager for a transport public sector organisation, based in Reading or Milton Keynes (hybrid), on an initial 6-month contract, paying up to 550 per day (Inside IR35, Umbrella).

This is a hybrid role with an expectation to attend the office in Reading 3 days per week.

The successful Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing activities for multi-million-pound, medium cost and business risk opportunities across complex spend categories. You'll run the full process from business requirement through to contract signature, delivering commercial and contractual value in support of the Commercial & Procurement Director's savings targets. You'll work collaboratively with customers and stakeholders, implement approved Integrated Category Strategies, and manage a seamless transition into Strategic Supplier Management.

You will need proven experience working with the following:

Deep sourcing experience with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery

Negotiation and dispute resolution

Contract law and financial management

Driving value from complex, high-value sourcing opportunities

Agile, cross-functional collaborative working

Executive-level direct and indirect influencing in a complex, devolved organisation

Complex problem-solving and a completer-finisher mindset

Line management experience would be beneficial. Detailed knowledge of the UK Rail Industry, including procurement processes in a reclassified environment, would be a bonus.

Interested?

Please apply below.

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Sourcing Manager

Location: Hybrid (3 days office based)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: 55,596 - 57,000 per annum

Our client is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to join their procurement team and lead high-value sourcing projects across a complex organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and sourcing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities from requirement through to contract award.
• Deliver cost savings and commercial value through effective sourcing strategies.
• Manage high-value procurement projects within a regulated environment.
• Lead supplier negotiations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop innovative sourcing solutions to meet business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing processes and practices.

About You

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Business, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• Proven sourcing and procurement experience with a track record of delivering savings.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex sourcing projects.
• Good understanding of contract management and commercial principles.

Desirable:

• Line management experience.
• Experience within a regulated or public-sector procurement environment.

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to large-scale, high-value sourcing projects.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional qualifications.
• Pension
• Season Ticket Discounts
• Gym Membership and shopping discounts

If you're looking to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real commercial impact, we'd like to hear from you. Apply Now!

IT Sourcing Manager

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds / Hybrid

6 months contract

Salary from 75,000pa DOE, Day Rate via Umbrella Company also available

Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful.

They are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager with a demonstrable track record of delivering complex sourcing initiatives within large, regulated organisations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing end-to-end sourcing activity across multiple technology categories and be comfortable operating in a highly governed environment. Experience within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, FinTech or other heavily regulated sectors is highly desirable.

You will be joining the team on a 6-month contract, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based, at one of the above locations, 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver outcomes for a portfolio of IT sourcing projects and contracts, including renewals and new supplier engagements
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, covering requirements definition, market engagement, commercial negotiation, contract award, and transition
• Negotiate contracts and service level agreements to achieve value, manage risk, and meet business objectives
• Analyse data from multiple sources to identify commercial, operational, and risk impacts, providing clear recommendations to stakeholders
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, value for money, and alignment with contractual obligations
• Support senior stakeholders with sourcing strategy, pipeline planning, and workload prioritisation
• Deliver outcomes within established procurement, governance, and risk management frameworks
• Identify and resolve sourcing and supplier issues, applying sound judgement and pragmatic solutions
• Improve and work within existing sourcing processes, contributing ideas for enhanced ways of working
• Manage and coordinate multiple concurrent sourcing activities of low to medium complexity
• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on sourcing best practice and supplier strategy
• Support wider team capability by sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues where appropriate

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across IT and the wider business
• Engage confidently with suppliers, holding credible commercial and technical conversations
• Support senior colleagues in managing complex or sensitive supplier and stakeholder relationships

Skills & Experience

• Proven IT sourcing and procurement experience with full lifecycle responsibility for complex sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Strong track record delivering sourcing outcomes within large-scale, complex organisations operating under robust governance and regulatory controls.
• Demonstrable experience sourcing across one or more of the following technology categories: Software and SaaS, Public Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), Private Cloud, Network Services, AI and Emerging Technologies

• Experience leading complex sourcing programmes from requirement definition, market engagement and RFP through to negotiation, contract award and implementation.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating high-value technology contracts and managing strategic suppliers.
• Experience operating within Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, FinTech, Telecommunications or similarly regulated industries.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Ability to assess commercial, operational and risk implications and provide clear recommendations.
• Experience using eSourcing and procurement platforms.
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret sourcing and supplier data.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.

You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, annual bonus payment, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities.

This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Procurement / Sourcing / Purchasing Manager

Burgess Hill - with parking available onsite - also around a 15 minute walk from the train station.

Full time permanent role - Hybrid role with 2 or 3 days per week in the office and the rest working from home. Monday - Friday (Apply online only).

Salary £39000 - £4000 with extensive all round company / staff benefits. Good pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays (increases with length of service), Private Medical Insurance, company funded social events, employee assistance programme, bonus scheme available - plus more.

We are very pleased to be partnered with our scientific based client as they seek to recruit a Procurement Manager to join their professional organisation. This role involves working directly with the leadership team and gives an opportunity to head up a small team of three within the sourcing part of the business

This role would be suitable for someone who has order fulfilment, order management orcustomer services experience with a focus on team leadership and managing the sourcing and inventory stages of the fulfilment process.

The role - Procurement Manager

This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for global sourcing, supplier management, inventory strategy, and team development, ensuring complex customer requirements are delivered effectively and compliantly.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership, driving performance, process improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Duties will include:

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team (small team of 3)
• Manage day-to-day workload planning, performance and delivery
• Coach, mentor and support career development and succession planning

Sourcing & Supply Chain

• Oversee sourcing to meet customer specifications
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, SLAs and delivery terms

Inventory & Operations

• Own inventory forecasting, optimisation and reporting
• Monitor stock levels, spend and supply risks
• Ensure efficient fulfilment of customer requirements

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Analyse data and sourcing metrics to drive improvements
• Identify gaps in performance and implement action plans

Stakeholder & Customer Management

• Act as escalation point for complex sourcing queries
• Collaborate with internal teams
• Engage directly with customers where required

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure adherence to EHS, GDP, GMP, GCP and regulatory standards
• Work closely with Quality teams to maintain approved supplier status

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

Essential:

• Proven experience in sourcing / procurement / supply chain management
• Previous line management experience with strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong background in supplier management and negotiation
• Experience analysing supply chain data and performance metrics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Analytical, data-driven approach

Desirable - not essential

• Life sciences / medical / laboratory sector experience
• Knowledge of regulated environments (GMP / GCP / ISO etc.)
• Experience with Salesforce, ERP systems (e.g. X3)

For more information regarding this new and exciting Procurement Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

Overview

Digital Principal Recruiter @ Pontoon Solutions | Talent Management. Hybrid – Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Leeds (2 days on-site per week). An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sourcing Manager with a strong background in IT procurement and supplier management to join a major financial services organisation on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will play a key part in delivering strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management across a range of technology categories — including software licensing, hardware, cloud, infrastructure services and professional IT services. You’ll support the business in driving value, managing risk, and ensuring best-in-class supplier performance across complex, high-value contracts.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive sourcing professional who enjoys shaping commercial outcomes, building strategic supplier partnerships, and supporting technology transformation initiatives within a complex environment.

Please ensure your CV shows evidence of the above; click the “apply” button if you meet the criteria.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

• Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies across IT and technology services.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, RFPs, supplier selection and contract negotiation.
• Manage supplier relationships and governance processes to ensure performance, compliance and commercial value.
• Provide expert advice to internal stakeholders, influencing sourcing decisions and promoting best practice.
• Support continuous improvement and innovation initiatives across the supply base.

• Proven experience in IT category management, technology sourcing, or procurement within large or regulated organisations.
• Strong commercial understanding of SaaS, cloud, and managed service agreements.
• Confident negotiator with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on cost efficiency and value creation.
• Knowledge of contractual risk management, compliance and governance frameworks.

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Information Technology

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Consult is supporting a pharmaceutical organisation with their search for a Senior Sourcing Manager to work on a 12-month contract . This role offers full end-to-end ownership of sourcing categories and plays a key role in delivering strategic procurement initiatives across multiple commodities.

The successful candidate will lead complex tenders, manage high-value supplier relationships, and partner closely with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies align with business objectives.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or category management
• Excellent knowledge of marketing and purchasing
• Proven experience managing end-to-end tenders
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capability
• Experience operating in a regulated or pharmaceutical environment preferred

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days onsite
• Open to full-time or part-time working patterns

If you are interested or open to a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Location: Hybrid (3 days office based)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,596 - £57,000 per annum

Our client is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to join their procurement team and lead high-value sourcing projects across a complex organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional with strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and sourcing experience.

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities from requirement through to contract award.
• Deliver cost savings and commercial value through effective sourcing strategies.
• Manage high-value procurement projects within a regulated environment.
• Lead supplier negotiations and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Develop innovative sourcing solutions to meet business needs.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing processes and practices.

• Degree qualified in Business, Economics, or equivalent experience.
• Proven sourcing and procurement experience with a track record of delivering savings.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex sourcing projects.
• Good understanding of contract management and commercial principles.
• Experience within a regulated or public-sector procurement environment.

• Exposure to large-scale, high-value sourcing projects.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Support towards professional qualifications.
• Pension
• Season Ticket Discounts
• Gym Membership and shopping discounts

If you're looking to take the next step in your procurement career and make a real commercial impact, we'd like to hear from you. Apply Now!

Our client, a successful and well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Evesham, is looking to recruit a Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator to join their busy Purchasing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain or logistics who is looking to further develop their career within a growing manufacturing business. You'll become part of a supportive team where you'll play a key role in ensuring materials, products and services are purchased efficiently to support production and day-to-day business operations.

Key Responsibilities of a Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator:

• Raise and process purchase orders for both direct and indirect materials, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Manage the procurement of indirect items including office supplies, PPE, IT equipment, software licences and general consumables.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain order acknowledgements, monitor delivery schedules and resolve routine supply issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, purchasing documentation and ERP system data (Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Assist with stock investigations, purchasing administration and departmental KPI reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance purchasing processes and efficiencies.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure purchasing activities meet business requirements.

About the Successful Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator:

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying, supply chain, logistics or a similar coordination or administration role.
• Previous experience within a purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain environment.
• Strong IT & Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills via phone and email.
• Experience within manufacturing or engineering would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer for the Successful Procurement & Supply Chain Coordinator?

• Salary of £29,000 per annum.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Working in a brilliant, brand-new facility.

If you're looking to build your career in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain and want to join a successful manufacturing business where your contribution will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this excellent opportunity.

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Who we are

As one of the fastest‑growing beverage brands in the UK, MOJU is on a mission to help people live with more mojo, powered by nature's most potent and nutritious ingredients. Our company relies on a unique blend of ingredients to really hit the spot and we focus on positive action, passion for our products, people and the planet. We have big plans to become the UK's favourite and freshest way to kick‑start the day, and our people have big ideas for their futures too.

At MOJU, we are obsessed with the quality of our fresh ingredients and with building closer relationships with the growers and farmers behind them. We are looking for a Responsible Sourcing Manager who will lead the next stage of that journey.

• Own relationships with growers and exporters across global sourcing regions
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, volumes, quality and contracts while building strong long‑term partnerships
• Ensure reliable year‑round supply through forecasting, planning and supplier management
• Identify and onboard new suppliers aligned to MOJU’s ethical sourcing standards
• Work closely with our co‑manufacturer to review and implement ingredient pricing
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, service, cost and compliance
• Conduct supplier visits and proactively manage supply chain risks including weather, crop and logistics challenges
• Uphold responsible sourcing, traceability and supplier compliance standards

• Drive improvements across sourcing efficiency, quality, waste and yield
• Identify opportunities to better support farming communities and reduce environmental impact
• Stay current on responsible sourcing best practice, legislation and certification standards

• Experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain, ideally within fresh produce or agriculture
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with a partnership‑led approach
• Experience working with international suppliers and complex supply chains
• Strong understanding of forecasting, planning and supply chain risk management
• Passionate about ethical sourcing, sustainability and responsible procurement
• Understanding of standards such as GlobalGAP and SMETA
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills across cultures
• Proactive, organised and someone who takes ownership and gets things done
• Spanish language skills are a bonus, but not essential

We’re committed to hiring diversely. We encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply for this role. Once you’ve applied, we’ve developed a hiring process where candidates are judged on their unique talents and aptitude, not their identity. We also welcome applications from candidates who think they can make a big impact even if they don’t tick every box on the requirements.

A competitive package is on offer, which will include your salary, discretionary bonus, 28 days holiday, flexible working hours, a generous pension contribution and paid time out of the office for passion projects or social impact initiatives. We also offer free therapy support, a Classpass membership, Simplyhealth healthcare and as much MOJU as you can shake a shot at.