Sourcing Manager

Oliver James; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Sourcing Manager for a 6-month temporary contract in Bristol. The ideal candidate will provide operational support to the sourcing product team and design sourcing processes. Experience in financial services and a strong background in procurement or supplier management in regulated environments are essential. The role is Inside IR35 with a pay rate of £600 per day, requiring strong analytical and communication skills as well as proficiency in SAP Ariba.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement or sourcing within a regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of sourcing governance and contract lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end design of the sourcing process.
• Collaborate with sourcing leads and stakeholders.
• Support the change pipeline using data analysis.
• Contribute to sourcing templates and documentation.
• Engage with tools like SAP Ariba for process training.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Change delivery

Communication skills

Data analysis

Tools

SAP Ariba

ServiceNow

Job description

# Sourcing ManagerSourcing ManagerSalary£600 - £600LocationBristol, UKContractTemporaryIndustryOperations---Contactollie [e-mail] James are searching for a Sourcing Manager for a 6-month contract for a client in the banking industry.Purpose of the role is to provide operational support to the sourcing product team and contribute to design of sourcing processes and governance.Strong preference for candidates who are able to offer fresh and creative ideas.Financial Services experience is necessary for this role.The role will be Inside IR35 and paying £600 p/d.Oliver James are searching for a Sourcing Manager for a 6-month contract for a client in the banking industry.The purpose of the role is to provide operational support to the sourcing product team within the sourcing and supply chain framework. Contributing to design of sourcing processes and governance.Strong preference for candidates who are able to offer fresh and creative ideas.Financial Services experience is necessary for this role due to a need for experience in highly regulated businesses.The role will be Inside IR35 and paying £600 p/d, based in Bristol or Manchester 2 days a week.**Key Responsibilities**\* Support the end-to-end design of the sourcing process, including risk assessment, supplier qualification, and contract finalisation, in line with the Sourcing & Supply Chain Management Framework. \* Collaborate with sourcing leads, supplier managers, and business stakeholders to ensure understanding of user experience, feedback and needs so this can be reflected in Sourcing Product design decisions. \* Support the Sourcing Product Team in planning and delivering their change pipeline, working with stakeholders effected by changes to ensure stakeholder buy-in to design decisions. \* Support the Sourcing Product Team in planning and delivering their change pipeline using data analysis to help drive decision-making. \* Contribute to the development and refinement of sourcing templates, guidance materials, and process documentation \* Engage with tools such as SAP Ariba, SAP Enable Now and ServiceNow to help design. test and train out new or updated processes.Skills & Experience \* Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, or supplier management within a regulated environment, or proven experience in a change delivery role. \* Understanding of sourcing governance, contract lifecycle, and risk controls. \* Proficiency in using sourcing platforms e.g. SAP Ariba, SAP Enable Now \* Proficiency in using reporting capabilities within SAP Ariba. \* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. \* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.