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Sourcing Manager (Category Management)

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 600 - 675 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Sourcing Manager (Category Management - Funds & Investments)

9 Month Contract with potential for extensions

Circa £640 per day via Umbrella

Location: Edinburgh, Halifax or Bristol - Hybrid | 2 days on site per week

About:

We're supporting a leading UK financial services organisation in the search for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join their procurement function on a 9-month contract.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role within the Funds & Investments category, where you'll lead sourcing activity, drive commercial value, manage supplier relationships, and ensure robust governance in a regulated environment.

The Role:

You'll be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of category strategies and sourcing events in the Funds & Investments space, while managing supplier relationships to maximise value and minimise risk.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading end-to-end sourcing activity in Funds & Investments, including RFI/RFP processes, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
Supporting the development and execution of category and sub-category strategies specific to Funds & Investments
Managing supplier relationships and governance, ensuring strong performance and value delivery
Applying commercial expertise to drive cost optimisation and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Ensuring all sourcing activity is compliant with regulatory, risk, and audit requirements
Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver effective sourcing outcomes
Contributing to continuous improvement across sourcing practices and processes 

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience in end-to-end sourcing, ideally in Funds & Investments or related financial services categories
Strong category management and commercial negotiation skills
Experience working within a regulated environment (Financial Services preferred)
Solid understanding of contract terms, risk mitigation, and supplier governance
Ability to manage stakeholders and suppliers effectively
Experience with the procurement system SAP Ariba is highly beneficial 

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on high-value sourcing activity within a major financial services environment
Role with real commercial ownership and supplier exposure
High visibility across procurement and business stakeholders 

If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration!

Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise.

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