Sourcing Manager

Milton Keynes Temporary £600 - £700 per day View Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Interim Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing initiatives for high-value, medium-risk opportunities. This is a key role that blends innovation, stakeholder engagement, and commercial acumen to deliver exceptional results across complex spend categories.
  • Interim Sourcing Manager Role
  • Public Sector Organisation

About Our Client

Our client is a key player in the public sector, operating on a national level. They are a large organisation committed to providing essential services, with a procurement department that plays a crucial role in their operations.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end sourcing projects from business need to contract award, delivering significant commercial value on high-value, medium-risk opportunities.
  • Implement and manage category sourcing strategies in collaboration with stakeholders to achieve and exceed defined savings targets.
  • Ensure full compliance with procurement regulations, governance, and risk controls, including OJEU requirements where applicable.
  • Negotiate complex contracts to secure sourcing-driven savings, working closely with finance and business teams to realise budgeted benefits.
  • Drive innovation through sourcing-led solutions that address business challenges and support continuous improvement.
  • Support seamless supplier transitions post-contract and contribute to long-term supplier relationships and performance management.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim Sourcing Manager should have:

  • Deep level of Sourcing experience, with a demonstrable track record of savings delivery
  • Demonstrable level of negotiation and dispute resolution skill set
  • Demonstrable experience of driving value from complex sourcing opportunities
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills
  • Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
  • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

What's on Offer

  • £600 - £700 day rate
  • Interim contract position
  • Hybrid working pattern
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within a large public sector organisation
  • Challenging and rewarding work environment



Contact
Eleanor Shanks
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6737918
Phone number
+441618286210

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Milton Keynes
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Eleanor Shanks
Consultant phone
+441618286210
Job reference
JN-052025-6737918