Procurement – Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Indirect Categories)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid – 1–2 Days per Week)
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Join a FTSE 100 Financial Services Leader Transforming Procurement
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious FTSE 100 Financial Services organisation as it continues to invest heavily in its award-winning Procurement function.
As part of a rapidly expanding Strategic Sourcing Hub, you'll work alongside some of the industry's leading procurement professionals, supporting high-profile sourcing initiatives across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend. With significant investment in people, technology and AI-enabled procurement, this is an exceptional opportunity to accelerate your career within one of the UK's most respected organisations.
The business offers genuine progression, with structured mentoring from senior leadership and a clear pathway into Procurement Manager-level roles within 12–18 months.
The Opportunity
This is a strategic sourcing position where you'll partner with senior business stakeholders to deliver commercial value, drive supplier performance and shape sourcing strategies across key indirect spend categories.
You'll initially focus on HR, Marketing and Travel, with opportunities to broaden your remit into areas such as Facilities Management and other corporate services as the team continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver sourcing strategies across a portfolio of indirect spend categories.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, from opportunity identification through to supplier selection and contract award.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation, value and long-term performance.
- Partner with business stakeholders to influence sourcing decisions and deliver commercially focused procurement solutions.
- Conduct market analysis and supplier benchmarking to identify new opportunities and emerging market trends.
- Support the adoption of AI-powered procurement tools and digital sourcing solutions to improve efficiency and decision-making.
- Embed ESG, Sustainability, Carbon Reduction and DE&I objectives into sourcing strategies and supplier selection.
- Negotiate commercial agreements that deliver value while effectively managing supplier risk.
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Finance and business leaders throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
About You
- Approximately 3–5 years' procurement experience across indirect spend categories.
- Experience managing strategic sourcing projects from strategy through to contract award.
- Exposure to categories such as HR, Marketing, Travel, Professional Services or Facilities Management would be advantageous.
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business.
- Experience within Financial Services, Professional Services or another complex corporate environment is desirable.
- Degree educated.
- Passionate about innovation, digital procurement and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected FTSE 100 organisation investing heavily in its Procurement function. You'll receive mentoring from senior procurement leaders, gain exposure to high-profile strategic sourcing projects, and benefit from a clear pathway into Procurement Manager roles within 12–18 months, alongside a competitive bonus, excellent benefits and flexible hybrid working.
To apply, please send your updated CV to g.sivarajah@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or apply via this platform.