95 Talent Sourcing jobs in the United Kingdom
Sourcing Specialist
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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.
Sourcing Specialist
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
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.
Sourcing Specialist
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**Who are we?**
We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
**The role**
**What will you be doing?**
Sourcing Specialist
Location: Hybrid, Dorking or Basingstoke, 3 days per week
We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join us here at Unum UK. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to reduce costs, create value and mitigate risk. You will cover and gain exposure to a broad spectrum of spend categories, including facilities, marketing, consulting, HR and L&D.
We are looking for someone to act as a trusted partner to the business, negotiating and administering contracts, ensuring alignment to strategic goals. You will manage RFP events, create and manage Service Level Agreements to measure supplier performance, and perform complex analysis to enhance business outcomes. You will also support and improve supply base development programs (e.g., supplier diversity, local economic development and sustainability programs).
**What will you bring?**
+ Strong experience in Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Management.
+ Sourcing experience across multiple spend categories.
+ Excellent stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.
+ Ability to proactively develop a deep and thorough understanding of business goals and objectives, then translate these into aligned sourcing strategies.
+ Proven ability to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies.
+ Good experience of commercial contract formation and specification/SOW development.
+ Experience performing financial analysis (i.e.: ROI, financial status, make vs. buy and bid comparison etc.)
+ Demonstrated strong initiative with the ability to autonomously prioritise work, proactively identify opportunities and then deliver value.
+ Proficiency in MS suite and vendor management platforms.
**Our Benefits:**
+ Generous Bonus
+ Life and Income Protection Insurance
+ Excellent pension contributions
+ Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinion
+ 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
+ Salary sacrifice, electric car scheme with free on-site electric chargers.
+ Company-funded Health Cash Plan
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**Why join us?**
At Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
We've built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to .
Company:
Unum UK
Sourcing Specialist
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
**Who are we?**
We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
**The role**
**What will you be doing?**
Sourcing Specialist
Location: Hybrid, Dorking or Basingstoke, 3 days per week
We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist to join us here at Unum UK. You will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to reduce costs, create value and mitigate risk. You will cover and gain exposure to a broad spectrum of spend categories, including facilities, marketing, consulting, HR and L&D.
We are looking for someone to act as a trusted partner to the business, negotiating and administering contracts, ensuring alignment to strategic goals. You will manage RFP events, create and manage Service Level Agreements to measure supplier performance, and perform complex analysis to enhance business outcomes. You will also support and improve supply base development programs (e.g., supplier diversity, local economic development and sustainability programs).
**What will you bring?**
+ Strong experience in Procurement, Category Management, Supplier Management.
+ Sourcing experience across multiple spend categories.
+ Excellent stakeholder relationship management and communication skills.
+ Ability to proactively develop a deep and thorough understanding of business goals and objectives, then translate these into aligned sourcing strategies.
+ Proven ability to develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies.
+ Good experience of commercial contract formation and specification/SOW development.
+ Experience performing financial analysis (i.e.: ROI, financial status, make vs. buy and bid comparison etc.)
+ Demonstrated strong initiative with the ability to autonomously prioritise work, proactively identify opportunities and then deliver value.
+ Proficiency in MS suite and vendor management platforms.
**Our Benefits:**
+ Generous Bonus
+ Life and Income Protection Insurance
+ Excellent pension contributions
+ Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinion
+ 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
+ Salary sacrifice, electric car scheme with free on-site electric chargers.
+ Company-funded Health Cash Plan
#LI-JM1
**Why join us?**
At Unum, we've created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
We've built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to .
Company:
Unum UK
Procurement Sourcing Specialist
Posted 4 days ago
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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).
Property Sourcing Specialist
Posted 11 days ago
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A rapidly growing company based in Ascot are looking to hire a Property Sourcing Specialist to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role will allow you to develop skills within property and procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Property Sourcing: Identify and source potential properties (for purchase or lease) through various channels, including online listings, property agents, networking, and market research.
- Needs Analysis: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand property requirements, including location, size, budget, and specific features.
- Property Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of potential properties, including site visits, assessments of property condition, and due diligence.
- Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with property owners or agents to secure the most favourable agreements, including purchase prices, lease terms, and other contractual details.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, agents, developers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Market Analysis: Monitor property market trends, analyse data, and provide insights to inform procurement decisions.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the procurement process.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with property transactions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience within Property/Real estate is beneficial
- Confident in negotiating property transactions.
- Experience with sourcing properties
Skills:
- Confidence to communicate with Property Managers and Travel agents through various means of communication
- Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- Strong understanding of property valuation methods.
- Contract negotiation and management skills.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Working
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic team within a rapidly growing company
- A performance-based bonus
- Free onsite car parking
- Company Pension
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Property Sourcing Specialist
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A rapidly growing company based in Ascot are looking to hire a Property Sourcing Specialist to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role will allow you to develop skills within property and procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Property Sourcing: Identify and source potential properties (for purchase or lease) through various channels, including online listings, property agents, networking, and market research.
- Needs Analysis: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand property requirements, including location, size, budget, and specific features.
- Property Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of potential properties, including site visits, assessments of property condition, and due diligence.
- Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with property owners or agents to secure the most favourable agreements, including purchase prices, lease terms, and other contractual details.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, agents, developers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Market Analysis: Monitor property market trends, analyse data, and provide insights to inform procurement decisions.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the procurement process.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with property transactions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience within Property/Real estate is beneficial
- Confident in negotiating property transactions.
- Experience with sourcing properties
Skills:
- Confidence to communicate with Property Managers and Travel agents through various means of communication
- Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- Strong understanding of property valuation methods.
- Contract negotiation and management skills.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Working
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic team within a rapidly growing company
- A performance-based bonus
- Free onsite car parking
- Company Pension
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
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Procurement Sourcing Specialist
Posted 4 days ago
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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).
Property Sourcing Specialist
Posted 19 days ago
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Job Description
A rapidly growing company based in Ascot are looking to hire a Property Sourcing Specialist to join their dynamic team. This hybrid role will allow you to develop skills within property and procurement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Property Sourcing: Identify and source potential properties (for purchase or lease) through various channels, including online listings, property agents, networking, and market research.
- Needs Analysis: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand property requirements, including location, size, budget, and specific features.
- Property Evaluation: Conduct thorough evaluations of potential properties, including site visits, assessments of property condition, and due diligence.
- Negotiation: Negotiate terms and conditions with property owners or agents to secure the most favourable agreements, including purchase prices, lease terms, and other contractual details.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with property owners, agents, developers, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Market Analysis: Monitor property market trends, analyse data, and provide insights to inform procurement decisions.
- Financial Management: Manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the procurement process.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with property transactions.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience within Property/Real estate is beneficial
- Confident in negotiating property transactions.
- Experience with sourcing properties
Skills:
- Confidence to communicate with Property Managers and Travel agents through various means of communication
- Basic computer skills, including email, word processing, and spreadsheets.
- Strong understanding of property valuation methods.
- Contract negotiation and management skills.
Benefits:
- Hybrid Working
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic team within a rapidly growing company
- A performance-based bonus
- Free onsite car parking
- Company Pension
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your personal data.
Sourcing Specialist/Buyer
Posted 1 day ago
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GE Vernova's Power Conversion business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
**Job Description**
**Role Summary** .
Reporting to Senior Supply Chain Leader, working within UK business unit as a successful Strategic Sourcing Specialist; you are responsible for full wing to wing Sourcing & procurement process for the assigned commodities and projects. This includes Direct material procurement in a project environment, dealing with global and local suppliers.
Please note: This role is being offered as a FTC to cover maternity leave within the team.
**Responsibilities** .
+ Execute across the purchase base, with full accountability for meeting deflation (savings), usage, cash and preferred supplier targets, limiting/ mitigating erosions. (overspends)
+ Ensure business compliance is followed, authorisations, processes, controls.
+ Own the day-to-day execution of the transactional procurement process including approving, converting purchase requisitions/Eng requirements into purchase orders. Managing purchase orders, expediting, supplier monitoring, delivery schedules (NCR's/Invoice Queries etc)
+ Manage Engineering changes on open orders within the supply chain.
+ Manage the operational relationship with suppliers.
+ Optimize inventory and process improvements.
+ Expected to resolve problems through the application of experiences and expertise.
+ Identify review and propose new suppliers.
+ Support escalation issues for invoice payment issue resolution.
**Qualifications / Requirements** .
+ CIPS (desirable, not essential).
+ Good level of exposure and relevant experience within transactional purchasing (SAP), expediting, supply chain management. (manufacturing / engineering background preferred)
+ Ability to understand purchasing contract legal terms and chair negotiations.
+ Ability to review understand engineering requirements and cost/budget sub-con manufacture.
+ Ability to read and interpret BOM's and technical drawings, statements of work.
+ Ability and willingness to travel if required.
+ Efficient with SAP and AP systems. (MRP)
**Desired Characteristics** ;
+ Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
+ PC and database proficiency.
+ Strong oral and written communication skills. (negotiations)
+ Strong interpersonal and Influencing skills
+ Analytic capabilities and operating rigor.
+ Hands-on and ability to handle multiple priorities in a high demanding environment.
+ Cross-functional openness and Team-player attitude.
+ Flexible can do attitude.
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.