Strategic Sourcing Manager

Role: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Location: Milton Keynes, UK (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Security Clearance: BPSS Eligible

Description:

• Degree educated (or equivalent experience).

• MCIPS qualified or equivalent professional accreditation.

• Significant sourcing/procurement experience within complex environments (ideally infrastructure or engineering).

• Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and commercial benefits.

• Strong people management and leadership experience.

• Advanced negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

• Experience working in cross-functional, stakeholder-heavy environments.

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to navigate complex organisational structures.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capability.

• Commercially focused with a value-driven approach.

Qualifications

MCIPS ideal

Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023)

Key Responsibilities

• Managing teams delivering sourcing and tender activities

• Overseeing and running tender events

• Ensuring adherence to timelines and procurement processes

• Managing end-to-end tender activity

• Handling ad hoc tasks from a management perspective

• Supporting reporting and providing updates

• Participating in interviews