Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist (3-month Contract)

Location: Cornwall, with Mostly Remote Work and Occasional Onsite Meetings

Job Type: 3 month contract

Salary: £450/day Umbrella

Responsibilities:

• Directly accountable for significant directorate expenditure, shaping wider spend through effective category management across directorates, and delivering substantial commercial savings aligned with the Medium Term Plan (MTP).
• Lead specific commercial projects within designated directorates/portfolios, contributing to overall commercial performance enhancement.
• Contribute to the council's commercial strategy, identifying and addressing relevant objectives and improvement areas.
• Prepare and present complex commercial content to executive and member representatives for specific projects.
• Engage with third-party suppliers to advance commercial dimensions of business strategy.
• Support market facilitation and shaping for commercial projects in collaboration with commissioners.
• Drive cashable and non-cashable savings to inform the Medium Term Financial Plan.
• Develop and deliver Category Plans to optimize commercial performance and align with stakeholder objectives.
• Oversee the development and delivery of strategic Sourcing Strategies and regulatory-compliant procurements.
• Contribute to the reduction of tail spend through compliant purchasing routes.

Requirements:

• MCIPS qualification or equivalent, or willingness to work towards such a qualification.
• Extensive experience in commercial, contractual, or financial environments in public and/or private sectors.
• Proven track record of successful change management and implementation of new policies/practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in procurement and contract management.
• Experience in supplier/partner engagement in a commercially focused role.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• All decision-making and content must be evidence-based, informed by best practices, data, and intelligence.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation, regulations, government policies, and procurement reforms.
• Contribute to broader activities of the Strategic Sourcing activity, including budget setting and management.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of our organisation, apply now to become our Strategic Sourcing Specialist.