Oliver 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.
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.
