Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager

Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds / Hybrid

6 months contract

Salary from £75,000pa DOE, Day Rate via Umbrella Company also available

Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

My client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take and manage payments. They are a global leader in financial technology with unique capabilities to power omni-commerce. Whether online, in store or mobile, they are at the heart of great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. They help our customers become more efficient, more secure and more successful.

We are looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager to join my clients Group Sourcing & Supplier Management function, supporting Customer Products within Business & Commercial Banking. The position is being offered on an initial 6 month contract. You will be working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, hybrid working being office based, at one of the above locations, 2 days a week.

This is a high-impact role managing complex sourcing activity, leading end-to-end procurement projects and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. You will oversee multiple initiatives, driving commercial value and ensuring effective supplier management across key programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including strategy development, tendering, negotiation, contract award and mobilisation
Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously (typically 4-5 projects at any one time)
Drive a large-scale review involving ~25 suppliers
Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives
Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs and KPIs to deliver value and mitigate risk
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and guiding them through sourcing processes
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, ensuring ongoing governance and performance management
Use data, spend analysis and market insight to identify opportunities and drive improved outcomes
Ensure all sourcing activity adheres to governance, policy and risk frameworks

About You

Commercially astute with a strong sourcing mindset
Collaborative, resilient and able to navigate complex environments
A confident communicator who can challenge and influence effectively
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Required Experience

Proven experience delivering end-to-end sourcing/procurement projects
Strong negotiation, commercial and contract management skills
Ability to run complex tenders and manage multiple stakeholders
Experience working within structured governance environments
Strong analytical capability with the ability to leverage data and market insight
Excellent stakeholder and supplier management skills

Desirable Experience

Background in Business Banking, Asset Finance, Valuations, Insurance, Pensions or Investments
Experience managing large supplier panels or regulated supplier environments
Familiarity with SAP Ariba or similar sourcing tools
Understanding of demand and spend management techniques
CIPS qualification

Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.

You will be an integral part of Ajilon (Adecco), a FTSE500 Global organisation with over 52 clients and sole supplier to the biggest organisations in the country and the world. You will be employed by ourselves as an Ajilon Consultant working onsite with our client where you will receive a regular salary, annual bonus payment, pension contributions, holiday and sick pay, plus a number of additional benefits such as medical insurance, income protection, critical illness and life insurance, access to our discounted benefits website and library of online training materials and future career and certification opportunities.

This great opportunity is being offered on a PAYE basis which means a LTD/Umbrella company cannot be used.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention