479 Sourcing Specialist jobs in the United Kingdom

**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu00e2u0080u0099s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**

**AECOM** is seeking a **Sourcing Specialist** to join our **Global Procurement** team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. Weu2019re looking for someone who has experience of procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurementu2019s influence is growing. The role will require the successful candidate to embrace a data driven approach to procurement and will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter, with a strategic mindset to think outside the box and consider different sourcing strategies based on the needs of that spend area and the geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.

**Key responsibilities of the role:**
Supporting AECOMu2019s Think & Act Global strategy, work across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions
Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider appropriate sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP
Using a data driven approach, analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches
Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, management of the Rfx process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and taking accountability to implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels
Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered. This will includes identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising an appropriate sourcing strategy that balances commercial leverage, time and effort, and having a clear understanding of targeted cost savings from price reductions and/or rebates, areas of cost avoidance, and efficiency gains from process improvements
Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOMu2019s global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor.
Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders
Support wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary, to maintain value post contract and help to realise forecast cost savings.
Where necessary as part of a strategic sourcing project, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay u2018process ownersu2019 to consider end to end buy- channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base. E.g. considering purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, and payment timescales.
Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standard of delivery and sharing best practice.

**Qualifications**
BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Strong grasp of core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis & opportunity assessment, defining requirements, Rfx/tender creating & management, negotiation, contract drafting
Commercial competence, with an awareness of differing types of cost savings and experience of working across different categories of indirect spend.
Track record of demonstrable cost savings, derived from a mix of experience leading both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities.
Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in.
Strong interpersonal/influencing skills, including an awareness of regional and cultural differences.

**Additional Information**

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10117273

**Business Line:** Geography OH

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** GBS

**Career Area:** Procurement & Supply Chain

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu00e2u0080u0099s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**

**AECOM** is seeking a **Sourcing Specialist** to join our **Global Procurement** team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. Weu2019re looking for someone who has experience of procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurementu2019s influence is growing. The role will require the successful candidate to embrace a data driven approach to procurement and will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter, with a strategic mindset to think outside the box and consider different sourcing strategies based on the needs of that spend area and the geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.

**Key responsibilities of the role:**
Supporting AECOMu2019s Think & Act Global strategy, work across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions
Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider appropriate sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP
Using a data driven approach, analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches
Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, management of the Rfx process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and taking accountability to implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels
Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered. This will includes identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising an appropriate sourcing strategy that balances commercial leverage, time and effort, and having a clear understanding of targeted cost savings from price reductions and/or rebates, areas of cost avoidance, and efficiency gains from process improvements
Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOMu2019s global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor.
Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders
Support wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary, to maintain value post contract and help to realise forecast cost savings.
Where necessary as part of a strategic sourcing project, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay u2018process ownersu2019 to consider end to end buy- channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base. E.g. considering purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, and payment timescales.
Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standard of delivery and sharing best practice.

**Qualifications**
BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Strong grasp of core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis & opportunity assessment, defining requirements, Rfx/tender creating & management, negotiation, contract drafting
Commercial competence, with an awareness of differing types of cost savings and experience of working across different categories of indirect spend.
Track record of demonstrable cost savings, derived from a mix of experience leading both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities.
Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in.
Strong interpersonal/influencing skills, including an awareness of regional and cultural differences.

**Additional Information**

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10117273

**Business Line:** Geography OH

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** GBS

**Career Area:** Procurement & Supply Chain

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**

**AECOM** is seeking a **Sourcing Specialist** to join our **Global Procurement** team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. Weu2019re looking for someone who has experience of procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurementu2019s influence is growing. The role will require the successful candidate to embrace a data driven approach to procurement and will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter, with a strategic mindset to think outside the box and consider different sourcing strategies based on the needs of that spend area and the geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.

**Key responsibilities of the role:**
Supporting AECOMu2019s Think & Act Global strategy, work across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions
Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider appropriate sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP.
Using a data driven approach, analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches
Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, management of the Rfx process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and taking accountability to implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels
Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered. This will includes identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising an appropriate sourcing strategy that balances commercial leverage, time and effort, and having a clear understanding of targeted cost savings from price reductions and/or rebates, areas of cost avoidance, and efficiency gains from process improvements
Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOMu2019s global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor.
Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders
Support wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary, to maintain value post contract and help to realise forecast cost savings.
Where necessary as part of a strategic sourcing project, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay u2018process ownersu2019 to consider end to end buy- channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base. E.g. considering purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, and payment timescales.
Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standard of delivery and sharing best practice.

**Qualifications**
BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Strong grasp of core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis & opportunity assessment, defining requirements, Rfx/tender creating & management, negotiation, contract drafting
Commercial competence, with an awareness of differing types of cost savings and experience of working across different categories of indirect spend.
Track record of demonstrable cost savings, derived from a mix of experience leading both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities.
Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in. Strong interpersonal/influencing skills, including an awareness of regional and cultural differences.

**Additional Information**

_We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme._

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10117273

**Business Line:** Geography OH

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** GBS

**Career Area:** Procurement & Supply Chain

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**

**AECOM** is seeking a **Sourcing Specialist** to join our **Global Procurement** team to work across geographical boundaries supporting different categories of indirect spend. Weu2019re looking for someone who has experience of procuring services and driving change in a decentralized organization where procurementu2019s influence is growing. The role will require the successful candidate to embrace a data driven approach to procurement and will suit someone who is a results-orientated self-starter, with a strategic mindset to think outside the box and consider different sourcing strategies based on the needs of that spend area and the geographies in scope. The person will enjoy working in teams comprising people from different countries and diverse backgrounds.

**Key responsibilities of the role:**
Supporting AECOMu2019s Think & Act Global strategy, work across different categories of spend to develop new category sourcing strategies across multiple countries/regions
Identify new opportunities for cost savings and consider appropriate sourcing strategies ranging from renegotiation of an existing contract to full RFP.
Using a data driven approach, analyze demand and supply, identifying opportunities to better leverage common spend across geographies via alternative supply approaches
Lead the delivery of approved strategic sourcing projects across multiple countries, management of the Rfx process (RFI/RFQ/RFP) and taking accountability to implement contracts that achieve cost savings and improve quality and service levels
Plan commercial outcomes at the onset of any sourcing project to secure value from the work delivered. This will includes identifying current baseline and forecast spend, devising an appropriate sourcing strategy that balances commercial leverage, time and effort, and having a clear understanding of targeted cost savings from price reductions and/or rebates, areas of cost avoidance, and efficiency gains from process improvements
Identify key stakeholders and develop strategic partnerships with key groups across AECOMu2019s global business, establishing Strategic Sourcing as a trusted advisor.
Utilize procurement technology and data to improve efficiency across the sourcing process, ensuring quality of service to AECOM stakeholders
Support wider AECOM stakeholders with supplier relationship management for strategic suppliers, including the use of key performance indicators and escalation of performance issues where necessary, to maintain value post contract and help to realise forecast cost savings.
Where necessary as part of a strategic sourcing project, work with AECOM Source-to-Pay u2018process ownersu2019 to consider end to end buy- channel processes with a view to improving efficiencies with our supplier base. E.g. considering purchase order compliance and adoption, workflow and approvals, and payment timescales.
Support the development and capability of the Global Procurement team by demonstrating high standard of delivery and sharing best practice.

**Qualifications**
BA/BS plus at least 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Strong grasp of core strategic sourcing skills including data analysis & opportunity assessment, defining requirements, Rfx/tender creating & management, negotiation, contract drafting
Commercial competence, with an awareness of differing types of cost savings and experience of working across different categories of indirect spend.
Track record of demonstrable cost savings, derived from a mix of experience leading both strategic sourcing initiatives and tactical cost reduction activities.
Ability to engage with global stakeholders and build rapport and project buy-in. Strong interpersonal/influencing skills, including an awareness of regional and cultural differences.

**Additional Information**

_We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme._

**About AECOM**

AECOM is the worldu2019s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

**Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity**

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youu2019re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Weu2019re the worldu2019s trusted global infrastructure firm, and weu2019re in this together u2013 your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and youu2019ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm u2013 access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each personu2019s potential, and weu2019ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10117273

**Business Line:** Geography OH

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** GBS

**Career Area:** Procurement & Supply Chain

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Legal Entity:** AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist (Procurement)
Location: Lisburn - Northern Ireland
Contract: 9 months temporary contract (possible extension/permanency)
Rate: 35,000 - 40,000 pro rata

Grafton Recruitment are working with a large global manufacturing client to recruit an experienced procurement professional to join a local sourcing function on a short-term contract, and focused on sourcing components and engineered materials from a global supplier base.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing new and alternative sources for products, whilst maintaining quality and on-time delivery targets at best pricing.
• Issuing and evaluating RFQs for local and global suppliers.
• Working within cross functional teams and supporting stakeholders through NPI, and engineering change processes, assessing supplier quotes, supplier selection, pricing, and delivery.
• Conducting supplier reviews and performance tracking.
• Acting as point of escalation with suppliers for any supply issues.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a professional buying role and ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management strategy and expediting.
• Strong negotiation skills - price and delivery terms.
• Experience of managing Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Chloe Sims on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit (url removed) and (url removed) for our privacy policy.

Job Title: Sourcing Specialist (Procurement)
Location: Lisburn - Northern Ireland
Contract: 9 months temporary contract (possible extension/permanency)
Rate: 35,000 - 40,000 pro rata

Grafton Recruitment are working with a large global manufacturing client to recruit an experienced procurement professional to join a local sourcing function on a short-term contract, and focused on sourcing components and engineered materials from a global supplier base.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing new and alternative sources for products, whilst maintaining quality and on-time delivery targets at best pricing.
• Issuing and evaluating RFQs for local and global suppliers.
• Working within cross functional teams and supporting stakeholders through NPI, and engineering change processes, assessing supplier quotes, supplier selection, pricing, and delivery.
• Conducting supplier reviews and performance tracking.
• Acting as point of escalation with suppliers for any supply issues.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of working in a professional buying role and ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory management strategy and expediting.
• Strong negotiation skills - price and delivery terms.
• Experience of managing Supply Chain risk mitigation strategies.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply directly by clicking the link or contact Chloe Sims on (phone number removed) / (url removed)

We are happy to provide application and/or accessibility support, please contact your Marks Sattin or Grafton consultant directly to discuss your needs. We're committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients, please visit (url removed) and (url removed) for our privacy policy.

Hiring Now: Procurement Sourcing Specialist, Fabrication / Manufacturing, Middlesbrough

Engagement: Permanent 

Our client is a global manufacturer and supplier of steel structures, working across a number of sectors including telecommunications.

Due to continued company success, they require a Procurement Sourcing Specialist  to join their business on a permanent basis.

Are you a highly skilled and strategic Sourcing Specialist  who can lead and enhance material sourcing operations?

If so, then please read on.

As a Sourcing Specialist you will ensure the timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and services while upholding quality, compliance, and sustainability standards.

The responsibilities of the Sourcing Specialist :

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for both direct and indirect materials to drive cost efficiency.
li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure quality and value.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, benchmarks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through strategic diversification and contingency planning.
• Utilise procurement tools and ERP systems to manage sourcing activities efficiently.

The ideal background of a Sourcing Specialist:

• Proven expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation (5 years)
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field and/ or CIPS

What's in it for you?

You'll join a global business based in Middlesbrough and will receive a healthy salary and additional benefits such as 25 days holidays, auto enrolment pension and support for development.

For more information on this vacancy or to discuss your wider job search, please call Scott Webb directly on (phone number removed).

Teespro Recruitment Ltd  acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business. We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. By applying, you consent to our processing of your personal data as outlined in our Privacy & GDPR Policy and Terms of Use found at (url removed).

Hiring Now: Procurement Sourcing Specialist, Fabrication / Manufacturing, Middlesbrough

Engagement: Permanent 

Our client is a global manufacturer and supplier of steel structures, working across a number of sectors including telecommunications.

Due to continued company success, they require a Procurement Sourcing Specialist  to join their business on a permanent basis.

Are you a highly skilled and strategic Sourcing Specialist  who can lead and enhance material sourcing operations?

If so, then please read on.

As a Sourcing Specialist you will ensure the timely, cost-effective procurement of materials and services while upholding quality, compliance, and sustainability standards.

The responsibilities of the Sourcing Specialist :

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for both direct and indirect materials to drive cost efficiency.
li>Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; manage ongoing supplier relationships to ensure quality and value.
• Lead contract negotiations to secure favourable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to align sourcing with business objectives.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, benchmarks, and opportunities for cost savings.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through strategic diversification and contingency planning.
• Utilise procurement tools and ERP systems to manage sourcing activities efficiently.

The ideal background of a Sourcing Specialist:

• Proven expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation (5 years)
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• A proactive, strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field and/ or CIPS

What's in it for you?

You'll join a global business based in Middlesbrough and will receive a healthy salary and additional benefits such as 25 days holidays, auto enrolment pension and support for development.

For more information on this vacancy or to discuss your wider job search, please call Scott Webb directly on (phone number removed).

Teespro Recruitment Ltd  acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business. We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. By applying, you consent to our processing of your personal data as outlined in our Privacy & GDPR Policy and Terms of Use found at (url removed).

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading energy generation organisation in the search and selection of a Senior Sourcing Specialist, within their developing and transitioning Procurement function.

Senior Sourcing Specialist - Temporary

London, UK - Hybrid

Job Description: This is a fantastic opportunity for an Experienced Indirect buyer to join a global low-carbon energy and services company to support the growth and transition of the procurement function in UK.

The role offers career opportunity to learn , develop , apply and work in global environment with best in class processes & technology.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be proactively involved in procuring high-value goods and services for UK. This includes ensuring materials, spares, services, non-capex buying ( IT consulting, MRO, agency . training, equipment PPE ) are provided in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with best practices, providing value for money at all times, and managing both CAPEX and OPEX procurement activities.

• Execute a wide variety of contracts as required, focusing on specific categories allocated by the Procurement Manager.
• Proactively enable commercially viable sourcing strategies and efficiency levers for spend in remit , must have degree of category & market knowledge in ( but not limited to) IT (software , Hardware, It consulting ) , Consultancy services , General Expenses , Consumables, MRO , Equipment and services , Civils maintenance contracts
• Support other members of the Procurement team in managing the business' Procurement functional processes and controls.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing contracts as agreed with the Procurement Manager.
• Negotiate contract supply agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal terms and conditions.
• Holding a cir £100m category spend

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS).

Contract Details:

• £400-450 Per day (Inside IR35)
• Duration: Temporary
• Start date: August 2025