Procurement Sourcing Manager driving strategic sourcing initiatives and maximizing value across the UK & Ireland Division. Collaborating with procurement teams on construction and civil engineering projects.
Responsibilities
Partner with regional procurement teams across the UK & Ireland to identify and execute sourcing strategies that deliver additional value from combined regional and global spend.
Analyse spend data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, supplier rationalisation, and performance improvement.
Collaborate with global procurement to align regional sourcing activities with corporate frameworks, preferred supplier agreements, and long-term category strategies.
Lead sourcing projects from initiation through to contract execution, ensuring compliance with internal governance and procurement policies.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive terms, sustainable solutions, and strong commercial outcomes.
Build and maintain effective relationships with key internal stakeholders to understand business needs and drive alignment across divisions.
Act as a subject matter expert and support local procurement teams in implementing strategic supply chain agreements.
Monitor supplier performance and compliance to ensure delivery of agreed KPIs and continuous improvement.
Support the development of category strategies and contribute to the overall maturity and capability of the UK&I procurement function.
Drive innovation, sustainability, and responsible sourcing practices in line with company objectives.
Requirements
Proven experience in strategic sourcing or category management, ideally within a multi-site or multinational organisation.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience in spend analysis and market benchmarking.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and geographies.
Knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and supplier management principles.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Proficient in using procurement and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coins, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors (desirable).
Exposure to global or group-level sourcing initiatives (desirable).
MCIPS qualification or equivalent professional certification (desirable).
Benefits
8% pension contribution.
Private Health Insurance.
Dental Plan.
26 days annual leave to start.
2 Wellbeing days annually.
Paid maternity & paternity leave.
Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
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