382 Strategic Sourcing Director jobs in the United Kingdom

Strategic Sourcing Director | Global Media & P
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Join a global media organisation in a newly created role leading procurement transformation: shape strategy, build capability, and make a lasting impact.

A global media and professional services organisation is seeking an accomplished Strategic Sourcing Director to shape and lead its procurement transformation.

This is a newly created role — a chance to build a strategy from the ground up, embed best practice, and elevate procurement as a true business partner within a creative, fast-evolving environment.

The Opportunity

• Develop and deliver a global procurement and sourcing strategy
• Establish effective policies, processes, and governance frameworks
• Drive multi-million-pound savings and commercial value
• Lead high-impact sourcing projects across diverse spend categories
• Build and mentor a small, high-performing team
• Foster a cost-conscious, innovation-minded culture across the business

What We're Looking For

• Proven senior-level experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• Strong record of procurement transformation or greenfield builds
• Confident stakeholder manager who can engage senior and creative leaders
• Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on delivery
• Background in media, broadcasting, information services, or related sectors highly advantageous

Location & Working Model

Hybrid role based in Oxford, with three days a week in the office and two days remote.

Strategic Sourcing Director | Global Media & P rofessional Services | Oxford (Hybrid)

Join a global media organisation in a newly created role leading procurement transformation: shape strategy, build capability, and make a lasting impact.

A global media and professional services organisation is seeking an accomplished Strategic Sourcing Director to shape and lead its procurement transformation.

This is a newly created role — a chance to build a strategy from the ground up, embed best practice, and elevate procurement as a true business partner within a creative, fast-evolving environment.

The Opportunity

• Develop and deliver a global procurement and sourcing strategy
• Establish effective policies, processes, and governance frameworks
• Drive multi-million-pound savings and commercial value
• Lead high-impact sourcing projects across diverse spend categories
• Build and mentor a small, high-performing team
• Foster a cost-conscious, innovation-minded culture across the business

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior-level experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
• Strong record of procurement transformation or greenfield builds
• Confident stakeholder manager who can engage senior and creative leaders
• Strategic mindset balanced with hands-on delivery
• Background in media, broadcasting, information services, or related sectors highly advantageous

Location & Working Model

Hybrid role based in Oxford, with three days a week in the office and two days remote.

About the Organisation

This Strategic Sourcing Lead job in Edinburgh with the National Trust for Scotland offers an outstanding opportunity for a skilled procurement professional to play a key and active part in the development of the procurement function for Scotland's largest charity. Since 1931, the Trust has pioneered public access to some of the most magnificent buildings, collections and landscapes in Scotland. Last year, a record 5.6m people visited our properties, meaning our work is more important than ever to ensure Scotland’s heritage is preserved for future generations.

About the Role

It’s an exciting time to be joining the Trust’s Procurement team in this newly created role. We are modernising Procurement with the aim of providing a “best in class” function to act as an essential partner to our charity’s regional property-based teams and central departments in the run up to our Centenary. Procurement currently supports over £40m of annual spend and is involved in a huge variety of contracts for the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic procurement across the Trust including developing category management plans, undertaking strategic sourcing, working collaboratively on tender processes and subsequent contract management of key suppliers.
• Provide Procurement support to internal stakeholders, including providing advice and guidance on sustainable procurement, procurement policy and processes.
• Develop strong collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate information gathering on upcoming projects to enable engagement and better workload planning, together with the identification of savings opportunities plus other opportunities for efficiency and business improvement.
• Develop strong collaborative working relationships with key suppliers to ensure business critical contracts are delivered as expected, with ongoing improvements in value and sustainability over the period of the contract.
• Undertake a portfolio of tenders over £50,000 and ongoing contract management of strategic suppliers.
• Support the Head of Procurement with various Trust-wide projects including implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Policy and procurement procedures, supplier rationalisation, achieving savings targets and ultimately reducing the Trust's Scope 3 carbon emissions.

Qualifications/Experience

In order to be successful, it is anticipated that you will be degree educated and ideally possess, or be working towards, full MCIPS accreditation coupled with demonstrable and relevant procurement experience.

Required Skills

• Demonstrable relevant experience in procurement in activities such as: tendering and contracting, stakeholder engagement, sustainable procurement initiatives, data analysis, procurement systems and contract management.
• Demonstrable track record of collaborative working.
• Experience in supporting non-procurement managers and staff to comply with procurement processes.
• Experience of identifying savings opportunities or process changes required and influencing stakeholders to participate in these.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and experience of Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics would be particularly attractive.
• A clean driving licence as you will be expected to visit a number of properties and locations on a not infrequent basis.
• Charity/third sector experience is a “nice to have” but is by no means essential. Indeed, candidates from a construction/project-based environment in the private sector will be warmly welcomed.

Pay range and compensation package

As well as a competitive salary, the post is offered on a hybrid working basis (2 days being office-based), a generous pension contribution, 30 days annual leave plus additional leave over the Christmas break, and a full suite of other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Next Steps

For a formal/informal discussion about these opportunities - in complete confidence and without obligation - please don't hesitate to contact our retained advisor, Ivan McGeorge of McGeorge Appointments Ltd. Please note that all direct and third party applications will be sent to Ivan for review.

Thank you again for your interest in the National Trust for Scotland and we look forward to receiving your application shortly.

• Develop and implement comprehensive strategic sourcing plans for key spend categories.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify and qualify potential suppliers globally.
• Lead complex negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Develop and manage Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and other sourcing documents.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze spending data to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance procurement efficiencies.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing practices and corporate social responsibility standards.
• Stay informed about industry best practices, market trends, and emerging technologies in procurement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand and align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies within the supply chain.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value contracts and achieving significant cost reductions.
• Strong understanding of global sourcing strategies, market dynamics, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software, e-sourcing tools, and ERP systems.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• MCIPS or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience in (mention a relevant industry if appropriate, e.g., manufacturing, technology, FMCG) is a plus.

• Identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, conducting market research and analysis to understand supply base dynamics.
• Leading the negotiation of complex contracts and agreements, ensuring favourable terms, pricing, and service levels.
• Developing and implementing category strategies for key spend areas, aligning with overall business objectives.
• Managing supplier relationships, performance, and risk, fostering strong partnerships and driving continuous improvement.
• Conducting regular performance reviews with key suppliers and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and value enhancement across procurement activities.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure procurement solutions meet business requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Staying abreast of market trends, new technologies, and best practices in strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of procurement best practices and tools.
• Preparing reports and presentations on sourcing activities, savings achieved, and supplier performance.

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories of spend, aligning with business objectives and market conditions.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality, ethical, and sustainability standards.
• Lead negotiation processes for contracts, pricing, and service level agreements with suppliers.
• Manage existing supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and ensuring performance meets or exceeds expectations.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost drivers to identify opportunities for competitive advantage.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective sourcing, demand management, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Engineering, Production, Finance) to understand their procurement needs and provide expert advice.
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier performance management system.
• Mitigate supply chain risks through supplier diversification and contingency planning.
• Ensure adherence to all procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver significant cost savings and value.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices and supply chain dynamics.
• Experience with supplier relationship management and performance evaluation.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CIPS) are highly desirable.
• A proactive and results-driven approach to achieving departmental and organizational goals.