Sourcing Specialist Private Sector

Our Client:

• We are supporting a leading financial services organisation seeking a Sourcing Specialist to contribute to its long-term sourcing strategy. This role is key in ensuring procurement efficiency, supplier compliance, and effective contract management, while supporting broader sourcing and category strategies.

What’s Involved:

• Handle projects valued up to €500k.
• Research and identify potential suppliers, capturing data on capabilities, pricing, and compliance standards.
• Assist in evaluating supplier proposals, conducting due diligence, and ensuring alignment with requirements.
• Prepare and manage sourcing documentation, including RFPs and quotations.
• Analyse supplier responses and prepare comparison reports to support decision-making.
• Support the negotiation, drafting, and administration of supplier contracts.
• Manage day-to-day supplier interactions, resolving issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, including contact details and performance metrics.
• Conduct ongoing market research to stay up to date on industry trends, pricing, and supplier innovation.

What You Need:

• 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, ideally within financial services, IT or pharma.
• Knowledge of setting up and using an ERP system.
• Knowledge of supplier engagement, relationship management, and issue resolution.
• Strong understanding of sourcing regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Familiarity with tools such as Coupa, MS Excel and SAP.

What’s on Offer:

• €55k.
• Pension contribution.
• Healthcare.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunities for professional growth with strong support for training and qualifications.