Strategic Sourcing Manager
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Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Categories
Location: Hybrid working with 3 days in Hertfordshire HQ
Type: Full-time but there is the option for a 4 day working with a prorated salary
Salary: £70K + 20% Bonus + Benefits **Prorated salary is £56K**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially astute Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a leading player in the UK’s hospitality and leisure sector. This role will play a central part in shaping sourcing strategies and delivering tangible commercial outcomes across a broad and dynamic spend portfolio.
The Role
Reporting into the Procurement Leadership team, you will take ownership of high-value and strategically important sourcing initiatives, developing tailored strategies and overseeing the full go-to-market process from stakeholder engagement through to negotiation and contract award.
You’ll work across multiple indirect spend areas (excluding a few specialist categories such as utilities and construction) and help drive innovation, quality, and commercial value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing activity for Indirect spend over £250k or considered high risk/strategic.
- Work in partnership with senior stakeholders across the business to define needs and shape procurement strategies.
- Execute sourcing initiatives including RFPs, tenders, e-sourcing, and contract negotiations.
- Drive measurable cost savings and continuous improvement in service delivery and supplier performance.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of procurement opportunities based on business priorities.
- Provide subject matter expertise and act as a trusted advisor to commercial and operational teams.
- Support wider procurement governance, reporting, and knowledge-sharing within the team.
About You
You’ll be a hands-on procurement expert with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Solid experience in indirect strategic sourcing or category management, ideally within hospitality, leisure, or retail.
- A strong grasp of procurement processes, commercial negotiation, and contract management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
- A proactive, delivery-focused approach with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
- Experience of working on complex, cross-functional sourcing projects.
- Knowledge of hospitality or park-based operations would be a distinct advantage.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join a brand in growth mode, where procurement is recognised as a value driving function. You’ll be part of a collaborative team with the freedom to make a real impact across the business.
Apply directly or email your CV to brad@talentdrive.co.uk
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